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Where do the Baiers live?
Where do the Baiers live?
Houston, TX
What is the start date of the story?
What is the start date of the story?
Monday, December 1, 1980
Who is Sue's husband?
Who is Sue's husband?
Bill Baier
What school does Katherine attend?
What school does Katherine attend?
What city is Vanderbilt in?
What city is Vanderbilt in?
How did Sue and Bill meet?
How did Sue and Bill meet?
What department did Sue work in at Shell?
What department did Sue work in at Shell?
What were Sue's first two symptoms?
What were Sue's first two symptoms?
What diagnosis did Sue have the previous week?
What diagnosis did Sue have the previous week?
Who is Dr. Lohmann?
Who is Dr. Lohmann?
What is Sue's mother's name?
What is Sue's mother's name?
What did Dr. Lohmann conclude?
What did Dr. Lohmann conclude?
What was Sue's symptom Tuesday when she woke up?
What was Sue's symptom Tuesday when she woke up?
Where did the Baiers and Dr. Lohmann meet?
Where did the Baiers and Dr. Lohmann meet?
What three things did Dr. Muenkel say Sue's symptoms could be?
What three things did Dr. Muenkel say Sue's symptoms could be?
Bed #10 is Sue's bed number in?
Bed #10 is Sue's bed number in?
What was the definition of Guillain-Barre that Bill gave to Sue?
What was the definition of Guillain-Barre that Bill gave to Sue?
What does Sue think of Craig?
What does Sue think of Craig?
What was the symptom that Craig did not notice and documented as 'no change'?
What was the symptom that Craig did not notice and documented as 'no change'?
What church do the Baiers attend?
What church do the Baiers attend?
Who is the pastor?
Who is the pastor?
What procedure did Sue receive while Bill was at his company Christmas party?
What procedure did Sue receive while Bill was at his company Christmas party?
What does Dr. Langos mean by 'inserting a subclavian'?
What does Dr. Langos mean by 'inserting a subclavian'?
Who is Gary Stiller?
Who is Gary Stiller?
Why does Sue need high top tennis shoes?
Why does Sue need high top tennis shoes?
What therapy did Charles first perform with Sue?
What therapy did Charles first perform with Sue?
What friend of Sue's volunteers at Gulfland Hospital?
What friend of Sue's volunteers at Gulfland Hospital?
What was the name of their exchange assignment with Shell?
What was the name of their exchange assignment with Shell?
Where was The Hague located?
Where was The Hague located?
Who is Dr. Denton Cooley?
Who is Dr. Denton Cooley?
What does Sue think of ICU?
What does Sue think of ICU?
Why is Sue repositioned in bed?
Why is Sue repositioned in bed?
What date did Bill begin his two-week vacation?
What date did Bill begin his two-week vacation?
What did Sue establish for communication?
What did Sue establish for communication?
Who is Cathy?
Who is Cathy?
What school does Cathy go to?
What school does Cathy go to?
Who was Sue's maid of honor?
Who was Sue's maid of honor?
Who is Mrs. Flick?
Who is Mrs. Flick?
What muscle did Sue feel twitch first?
What muscle did Sue feel twitch first?
Describe a Tiffany rose?
Describe a Tiffany rose?
How old was Sue when they got an air-conditioned car?
How old was Sue when they got an air-conditioned car?
Who are Mary and Jane?
Who are Mary and Jane?
Where does Sue's brother live?
Where does Sue's brother live?
What was the date of the Baiers' Christmas party?
What was the date of the Baiers' Christmas party?
Where did Ruth and Sue go on their trip?
Where did Ruth and Sue go on their trip?
What is Ruth's holiday tradition?
What is Ruth's holiday tradition?
Who kept Sue company during their Christmas party at home?
Who kept Sue company during their Christmas party at home?
What day did Sue wake up to her tongue curled over and under her teeth?
What day did Sue wake up to her tongue curled over and under her teeth?
What caused Sue's swollen tongue reaction?
What caused Sue's swollen tongue reaction?
What did the doctor on call order for Sue's swollen tongue?
What did the doctor on call order for Sue's swollen tongue?
What sensation did Sue feel after the Benedryl injection?
What sensation did Sue feel after the Benedryl injection?
What playoff game was Sue listening to on the radio?
What playoff game was Sue listening to on the radio?
What sorority was Sue a part of?
What sorority was Sue a part of?
What university did Bill attend?
What university did Bill attend?
Where does Bill's family live?
Where does Bill's family live?
Bill's father is bedridden due to a?
Bill's father is bedridden due to a?
Where was Sue's first vacation to after working at Shell for one year?
Where was Sue's first vacation to after working at Shell for one year?
What is Mrs. Flick referred to as?
What is Mrs. Flick referred to as?
What is Chickie's first gesture upon visiting Sue?
What is Chickie's first gesture upon visiting Sue?
What trip did Bill cancel during his two-week vacation?
What trip did Bill cancel during his two-week vacation?
Where was Sue's dad's auto dealership located?
Where was Sue's dad's auto dealership located?
Who did Sue give a perm to during their sophomore year?
Who did Sue give a perm to during their sophomore year?
Where did Mary Helen live their sophomore year?
Where did Mary Helen live their sophomore year?
How did Sandra hurt Sue?
How did Sandra hurt Sue?
Who is the Physical Therapy Assistant Director?
Who is the Physical Therapy Assistant Director?
What medication did Dr. Lohmann prescribe to slow Sue's heartbeat?
What medication did Dr. Lohmann prescribe to slow Sue's heartbeat?
What was the date when Sue's head moved?
What was the date when Sue's head moved?
Where did Hans arrange for Bill to research Guillain-Barre syndrome?
Where did Hans arrange for Bill to research Guillain-Barre syndrome?
How does Sue define Guillain-Barre syndrome on page 127?
How does Sue define Guillain-Barre syndrome on page 127?
What is the rate at which myelin sheath grows back?
What is the rate at which myelin sheath grows back?
How many blinks did Sue perform when speaking about Sandra?
How many blinks did Sue perform when speaking about Sandra?
How many blinks did Sue perform when speaking about Louise?
How many blinks did Sue perform when speaking about Louise?
What was the name of the ship Sue and Bill sailed back on from their exchange program in Holland?
What was the name of the ship Sue and Bill sailed back on from their exchange program in Holland?
How long was the sail back home?
How long was the sail back home?
What date did Katherine leave back for school in Nashville?
What date did Katherine leave back for school in Nashville?
What does IMV stand for?
What does IMV stand for?
What was the secret that Nurse Vickie shared with Sue?
What was the secret that Nurse Vickie shared with Sue?
What would the nurses do when deceased patients were removed from their cubicles?
What would the nurses do when deceased patients were removed from their cubicles?
What is the name of the manual oxygen pump that nurse Sandra used on Sue when changing her leaking respirator?
What is the name of the manual oxygen pump that nurse Sandra used on Sue when changing her leaking respirator?
What is the name of their family's church's ranch?
What is the name of their family's church's ranch?
What virus outbreak occurred at Mo Ranch?
What virus outbreak occurred at Mo Ranch?
What happened in history on January 20, 1981?
What happened in history on January 20, 1981?
Where did the Iranians take over the American embassy?
Where did the Iranians take over the American embassy?
What was hung all over Houston to welcome home hostages?
What was hung all over Houston to welcome home hostages?
Where did the hostages land first?
Where did the hostages land first?
What kind of doctor is Dr. Birmingham?
What kind of doctor is Dr. Birmingham?
What was Sue's pulse rate when Aurilla took her vitals?
What was Sue's pulse rate when Aurilla took her vitals?
What is considered to be Sue's 'normal' pulse rate?
What is considered to be Sue's 'normal' pulse rate?
Who suctioned Sue's mucus plug?
Who suctioned Sue's mucus plug?
Who changed Sue's tracheostomy apparatus?
Who changed Sue's tracheostomy apparatus?
Nurses Kay and Harriet motivated and encouraged Sue to accomplish what?
Nurses Kay and Harriet motivated and encouraged Sue to accomplish what?
What do the stickers on the chart represent?
What do the stickers on the chart represent?
How much did Bill say each lemon swab cost?
How much did Bill say each lemon swab cost?
Sue noticed most of the good nurses were full or part-time?
Sue noticed most of the good nurses were full or part-time?
What is Sue's brother's name?
What is Sue's brother's name?
How many years younger is Fred?
How many years younger is Fred?
February 10th marked how many weeks of being in the hospital?
February 10th marked how many weeks of being in the hospital?
Which of Sue's visitors from her congregation is trained as a nurse?
Which of Sue's visitors from her congregation is trained as a nurse?
What religion was Sue growing up?
What religion was Sue growing up?
What position did Bill hold in his Presbyterian church?
What position did Bill hold in his Presbyterian church?
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Study Notes
General Information
- The Baiers reside in Houston, Texas.
- Story begins on December 1, 1980.
- Sue's husband is Bill Baier.
- Their daughter, Katherine, attends Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee.
Background and Meet-Cute
- Sue and Bill met through a bowling league associated with Shell Oil Company.
- At Shell, Sue worked in accounting, specifically personnel and payroll.
Initial Symptoms and Medical History
- Sue experienced tingling toes and a burning sensation when drinking orange juice as initial symptoms.
- One week prior, she had been diagnosed with an intestinal virus.
- Dr. Lohmann, Sue's mother’s internist, identified dehydration and electrolyte imbalance.
Hospitalization
- Sue’s bed number in ICU was referred to as Bed #10.
- Meeting occurred at Gulfland Hospital between the Baiers and Dr. Lohmann.
- Dr. Muenkel suggested potential diagnoses: multiple sclerosis, myasthenia gravis, or Guillain-Barre syndrome.
- On December 21st, Sue woke up unable to swallow.
Medical Procedures and Treatment
- Sue underwent a tracheotomy while Bill attended a company Christmas party.
- Dr. Langos discussed inserting an intravenous feeding tube.
- Physical Therapy was initiated to assist in Sue's recovery.
Family and Community
- The Baiers are members of St. Philip Presbyterian Church; the pastor is Sam Lanham.
- Margie Hood, a friend, volunteered at the hospital to support Sue.
- Ruth, Sue's mother, is known for her holiday tradition involving green cherries and black olives.
Notable Events and Experiences
- Sue's first encounter with a physical therapist involved kneading exercises and range of motion therapy.
- The family had a Christmas party on December 20th, and Sue officially moved to a different bed on January 15, 1981.
- During recovery, Sue started a communication chart to ask questions.
Personal Life and Relationships
- Chickie was Sue's maid of honor, and she had a significant friendship with Mary Helen and others.
- The Baier family celebrated Christmas while navigating medical challenges, with Bill canceling a hunting trip to be with Sue.
Health Updates and Progress
- After an allergic reaction to antibiotics, Sue’s swollen tongue was treated with a Benedryl injection.
- Sue began experiencing muscle twitching and other signs of neurological recovery.
- Sue's pulse fluctuated between 62 and a normal pulse rate of 112.
Cultural and Historical Context
- The story reflects events occurring concurrently, such as the end of the Iran hostage crisis on January 20, 1981.
- Yellow ribbons were hung around Houston to welcome home American hostages.
Additional Information
- Sue recalls significant details about her past: she became accustomed to an air-conditioned car at age 15 and was involved in a sorority (Zeta).
- Key health events included a focus on Sue's cardiac health, with a medication called Inderal prescribed to regulate her heart rate.
- The average rate at which myelin sheath regenerates is one inch per month.
Personal Reflections
- Sue's experiences in ICU highlighted the care dynamics and her observations on staff's roles in long-term treatment.
- Communication techniques using blinks were employed for Sue to express herself effectively despite her condition.
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