Rick Alexander's hospitalization and passing
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I talked to his daughter briefly last night, and he was just getting out of surgery. Must have been an afternoon surgery. She hadn't seen him or talked to the doctor at that point, but they were getting his room ready in ICU. She is going to call me this morning with more news. I'll keep everyone posted!
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I received a phone call today, but wish I had better news to report.
Rick is in the ICU and is still critical at this point. Last night, he went into cardio-pulmonary arrest, and is currently on a mechanical ventilator, which is doing his breathing for him. He is in a medically induced coma, so his body won't naturally fight the work of the ventilator.
His heart appears to be okay at the moment...we're just waiting for his body to stabalize itself from the arrest, which causes a systemic lack of oxygen to the tissues and organs (hypoxia).
His daughter said he's beginning to show signs of stabalizing, but a post-operative infection has also developed, which is yet another thing for his body to fight.
The family is holding up as well as can be expected. They appreciate all the thoughts and prayers from everyone. We won't know much more until they try to wean him off of the vent in a couple of days.
Rick, hang in there, we're all pulling for you!
Rick is in the ICU and is still critical at this point. Last night, he went into cardio-pulmonary arrest, and is currently on a mechanical ventilator, which is doing his breathing for him. He is in a medically induced coma, so his body won't naturally fight the work of the ventilator.
His heart appears to be okay at the moment...we're just waiting for his body to stabalize itself from the arrest, which causes a systemic lack of oxygen to the tissues and organs (hypoxia).
His daughter said he's beginning to show signs of stabalizing, but a post-operative infection has also developed, which is yet another thing for his body to fight.
The family is holding up as well as can be expected. They appreciate all the thoughts and prayers from everyone. We won't know much more until they try to wean him off of the vent in a couple of days.
Rick, hang in there, we're all pulling for you!
Hang in there Rick!
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I'm new to TSGF and am glad to finally get to communcate with you and rest of you fine folks. Hope you get well soon and I pray God will comfort you and your family.
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I've been out of town and off the PC for a couple weeks, and just saw this.
Rick, my thoughts a prayers are with you and your family, buddy. Hang in there and get soon.
Rick, my thoughts a prayers are with you and your family, buddy. Hang in there and get soon.
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Thanks for letting us know, Jeff. Our thoughts and prayers are with Rick and his family during this tough, tough time.
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Hallandale, FL 33008
As a reminder, cards may be sent to:
Rick Alexander
PO Box 370
Hallandale, FL 33008
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Get well soon Rick. We are all pulling for you and a speedy recovery!
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A nicer person I have never met. Best of luck Rick.