We have to wait until she is in a room. No flowers in ICUs at least
where I have worked.
Nita

Barb_MSN wrote:

>  Dear List-Family...
>
> I just spoke with the ICU nursing station regarding the
> condition of Bob (Tex) Aremndtrout's wife, Dawana.  She
> said Dawana remains unchanged, and her condition is
> serious (I guess that's about as non-committal as anyone
> can get)
>
> I have requested the ICU nurse ask the attending physician
> to FAX me a brief message stating Dawana/s injuries and
> condition, per the request of the Red Cross for those who
> are planning on donating blood in Dawana's name.
>
> The physician's note SHOULD be (that's not the same as
> WILL be tho) on official: East Texas Medical Center letterhead
> so the Red Cross is able to identify where the credit for
> a blood donation made specifically for one individual is to
> be sent.
>
> Soooo.... if YOU plan on making a blood donation in Dawana
> Armendtout's name, please email me at
> [log in to unmask]  and include *YOUR*  FAX
> number, and I'll FAX a copy of the attending MD's letter back
> to back to you.
>
> NOTE: I do NOT yet HAVE the attending physician's note.
> As soon as I receive it, I'll post on the List to let ya all know
> that I've got it.   To avoid a FAX log-jam, if you plan on
> donating blood, it's OK to email me your FAX number
> prior to my receiving the MD's note.
>
> In the mean time, should anyone want to send a card or
> flowers to Bob (don't forget that HE got pretty beaten up
> in the accident, too, tho apparently IS mobile) and/or to
>  Dawana, she's at
>
> East Texas Medical Center
> 1000 South Beckham
> Tyler, Texas 75701
>
> I have a medical appointment later this afternoon, so
> will be away for a coupla hours, otherwise I'll remain
> here frequently checking my email and FAX machine
> for their respective messages FAX.
>
> Hoping this all makes sense to ya.....
>
> Barb Mallut
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