A new memorial website for Steve Yu is now available. In it you will find photos and transcripts and more. You will also be able to enter your comments and stories into a new blog for Steve. Please click on the following link
http://home.earthlink.net/~helentsang/yufamily
and then click on "Steve Yu's Memorial Page" or "Dad's Memorial Page".
Monday, September 3, 2007
Wednesday, August 8, 2007
Florist Info
If you are thinking about ordering flowers for the memorial service, please contact 喜相逢 (Carrie's Florist) at 626-839-4008. Please mention 俞贛 (Steve Yu) when you order.
Memorial Service
Memorial Service will be held at
Evangelical Formosan Church of Los Angeles
洛杉磯福音教會
9537 Telstar Ave. #101
El Monte CA 91731
http://efcla.org/
Saturday, August 11, 2007
10:00 am Memorial Service
*reception immediately following
Rose Hills
3888 Workman Mill Rd
Whittier, CA 90601
1:00 -2:00 pm The Wake (Viewing) at the Mortuary Building
*for those who cannot attend the service or official viewing, the mortuary room is open from 9 am on Saturday
03:00 pm Burial Service at the graveside
Location: Lupine Lawn
Please send all mail correspondence to
Mrs. Jeanne Yu
2200 Camino Del Sol
Fullerton, CA 92833
jc_rules@msn.com
Helen Yu at 714-553-0310
James Yu at 714-606-8389
as needed
Evangelical Formosan Church of Los Angeles
洛杉磯福音教會
9537 Telstar Ave. #101
El Monte CA 91731
http://efcla.org/
Saturday, August 11, 2007
10:00 am Memorial Service
*reception immediately following
Rose Hills
3888 Workman Mill Rd
Whittier, CA 90601
1:00 -2:00 pm The Wake (Viewing) at the Mortuary Building
*for those who cannot attend the service or official viewing, the mortuary room is open from 9 am on Saturday
03:00 pm Burial Service at the graveside
Location: Lupine Lawn
Please send all mail correspondence to
Mrs. Jeanne Yu
2200 Camino Del Sol
Fullerton, CA 92833
jc_rules@msn.com
Helen Yu at 714-553-0310
James Yu at 714-606-8389
as needed
Tuesday, August 7, 2007
Memorial Service & Funeral Plans
The Memorial Service is planned for this Saturday, August 11. Please check this blog for location and other announcements.
Tuesday AM Update
Steve passed away 4:45 a.m. Tuesday, August 7, 2007. He spent his last hours surrounded by his family. He experienced no discomfort.
Monday, August 6, 2007
Monday afternoon update
Status Summary:
**Steve's major organs are failing due to massive infection. Both his liver and kidneys are failing. He has inflammation in his brain (meningitis). He has septicemia, a significant presence of bacteria in his blood (or blood poisoning). The vast array of antibiotics prescribed has not been able to stop the infection.
**Steve is having extreme difficulty in breathing, and his blood pressure is maintained only by saline solution, which exacerbates his breathing problems.
We have taken the following course of action:
1. We have stopped the antibiotic drip.
2. We are planning to stop the saline drip after this current bag.
3. We have also stopped the electrolyte drips.
4. After some planning to move Steve home, we decided that it would be more comfortable for him to stay here.
5. Steve is being given morphine when needed.
**Steve's major organs are failing due to massive infection. Both his liver and kidneys are failing. He has inflammation in his brain (meningitis). He has septicemia, a significant presence of bacteria in his blood (or blood poisoning). The vast array of antibiotics prescribed has not been able to stop the infection.
**Steve is having extreme difficulty in breathing, and his blood pressure is maintained only by saline solution, which exacerbates his breathing problems.
We have taken the following course of action:
1. We have stopped the antibiotic drip.
2. We are planning to stop the saline drip after this current bag.
3. We have also stopped the electrolyte drips.
4. After some planning to move Steve home, we decided that it would be more comfortable for him to stay here.
5. Steve is being given morphine when needed.
Sunday, August 5, 2007
Sunday Afternoon: Unstable Day So Far
It was a rough night for Steve. Phlegm continues to build up in his lung. His heart rate, blood pressure and oxygen saturation level continue to fluctuate.
Saturday, August 4, 2007
Saturday
Result of the CT scan on the brain: Pockets of fluids accumulated in between the brain mass and right temporal area. Due to Steve's poor health condition, the lumbar puncture cannot be performed. MENINGITIS is highly (99%) suspected but cannot be confirmed.
G Tube feeding is now at 25ml/hour.
Steve is less agitated with the help with drugs like codeine and morphine today.
Phlegm continues to build up in his lung. He is now on oxygen mask.
Liver is inflamed.
New strand bacteria at G tube site and herpes on his back has been confirmed.
G Tube feeding is now at 25ml/hour.
Steve is less agitated with the help with drugs like codeine and morphine today.
Phlegm continues to build up in his lung. He is now on oxygen mask.
Liver is inflamed.
New strand bacteria at G tube site and herpes on his back has been confirmed.
Friday, August 3, 2007
Late Friday Night
The itch continues to bother Steve all night. At the request of the family, starting 10pm, Benedryl will be given to alleviate the itching. By 11pm Steve finally calmed down and fell into a state of light sleep.
At 6am Saturday morning, transfusion of platelet will be given. Following the transfusion, the guided lumbar puncture will be performed by the radiology department. Please pray for a good night rest for Steve so he will have enough physical strength for the procedures tomorrow morning.
At 6am Saturday morning, transfusion of platelet will be given. Following the transfusion, the guided lumbar puncture will be performed by the radiology department. Please pray for a good night rest for Steve so he will have enough physical strength for the procedures tomorrow morning.
Friday Update
1. Steve's delirium continues. There is suspicion of meningitis. He had CT scan today, and a spinal tap is being performed tomorrow.
2. Steve is on coedine for the pain and the restlessness/uncontrolled scratching
2. Steve is on coedine for the pain and the restlessness/uncontrolled scratching
Thursday, August 2, 2007
Thursday Update #2
Praise: Today's ultrasound showed normal gastro-intestinal functions.
Prayer:
1. For Steve to regain lucidity. He is confused and not speaking.
2. His skin is very itchy and he is scratching and pulling on the various tubes and PICC line (the doctor has already ordered restraints).
Prayer:
1. For Steve to regain lucidity. He is confused and not speaking.
2. His skin is very itchy and he is scratching and pulling on the various tubes and PICC line (the doctor has already ordered restraints).
Thursday PM Update
1. Steve's condition has not changed very much.
2. His diarrhea has slowed (which may allow increased feeding).
3. He is becoming irritable, his arms flailing and pulling at various tubes. Restraints are being considered.
4. We are trying a chinese medicinal supplement, lingzhi, with doctors' approval. He took the first dose yesterday.
2. His diarrhea has slowed (which may allow increased feeding).
3. He is becoming irritable, his arms flailing and pulling at various tubes. Restraints are being considered.
4. We are trying a chinese medicinal supplement, lingzhi, with doctors' approval. He took the first dose yesterday.
Wednesday, August 1, 2007
Wednesday Update
1. Steve continues to be delirious.
2. Steve continues to have digestive problems, unable to get much nutrition. (very slow feeding, 15mL/hr)
3. His TPN drip is causing liver functon problems.
4. He is on antibiotics, but none of his blood/urine/stool culture indicate infection. The doctors are reluctant to stop the antibiotics because everytime the antibiotics stops, Steves goes into sepsis.
** Steve is mal-nutritioned and his organs are gradually failing. **
** We are not sure if there is much more the doctors can do to get him out of this vicious spiral **
2. Steve continues to have digestive problems, unable to get much nutrition. (very slow feeding, 15mL/hr)
3. His TPN drip is causing liver functon problems.
4. He is on antibiotics, but none of his blood/urine/stool culture indicate infection. The doctors are reluctant to stop the antibiotics because everytime the antibiotics stops, Steves goes into sepsis.
** Steve is mal-nutritioned and his organs are gradually failing. **
** We are not sure if there is much more the doctors can do to get him out of this vicious spiral **
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
Tuesday Update
1. White blood cell count continues to rise, indicating possible infection. The doctors ordered more antibiotics and more tests to determine the source of the infection.
2. Liver enzyme readings are high, indicating possible problems with liver function.
Please pray that Steve would be able to digest his food properly so that the G-tube feeding can speed up. Also, please pray that the doctors will be able to identify the infection and find the right antibiotics.
2. Liver enzyme readings are high, indicating possible problems with liver function.
Please pray that Steve would be able to digest his food properly so that the G-tube feeding can speed up. Also, please pray that the doctors will be able to identify the infection and find the right antibiotics.
Monday, July 30, 2007
Monday Evening Update
1. Steve is back on G-tube feeding, but a very slow rate (10 mL/hr) because of the problem he is having with digestion.
2. His bedsores on his lower back has advanced to stage 3 (maximum = 4) and is causing him a lot of pain.
3. He is not entirely lucid today, but did seem better toward the end of the day.
2. His bedsores on his lower back has advanced to stage 3 (maximum = 4) and is causing him a lot of pain.
3. He is not entirely lucid today, but did seem better toward the end of the day.
Sunday
Steve's coughing spell has finally stopped.
Early Sunday afternoon he received one unit of blood transfusion to help decrease his heart rate. His heart rate is holding steady in the110's, praise God!
After the transfusion, he started to have some minor skin irritation. After a dose of Benedryl, Steve finally slept well for the first time in two days.
The reading of the CT Scan of the abdomen indicated no significant change since the last examination on July 16, 2007. Pockets of scattered air filled loops in the small intestines may be the cause his colic-like pain. The underlying cause is not known. But what the report suggests is a dysfunctional small intestine. Please pray earnestly for the doctors to have wisdom in their diagnosis and treatment. Without the small intestine performing its function to absorb the nutrients, the chance for Steve to fight the disease diminishes greatly.
Early Sunday afternoon he received one unit of blood transfusion to help decrease his heart rate. His heart rate is holding steady in the110's, praise God!
After the transfusion, he started to have some minor skin irritation. After a dose of Benedryl, Steve finally slept well for the first time in two days.
The reading of the CT Scan of the abdomen indicated no significant change since the last examination on July 16, 2007. Pockets of scattered air filled loops in the small intestines may be the cause his colic-like pain. The underlying cause is not known. But what the report suggests is a dysfunctional small intestine. Please pray earnestly for the doctors to have wisdom in their diagnosis and treatment. Without the small intestine performing its function to absorb the nutrients, the chance for Steve to fight the disease diminishes greatly.
Saturday, July 28, 2007
Saturday Morning
Even though it was light and sporadic, Steve's cough persisted through out the night. He is tired from lack of sleep. His lung is slightly congested right now. Intravenous fluid input was reduced to see if it would alleviate the situation.
The glucose level is in the 60's despite a higher dose of dextrose. Possible cause is the insulin level in his TPN being too high. A new order with a lower dosage of insulin is being formulated.
At 9:00am, Steve was wheeled to be examined with the CT Scan.
The glucose level is in the 60's despite a higher dose of dextrose. Possible cause is the insulin level in his TPN being too high. A new order with a lower dosage of insulin is being formulated.
At 9:00am, Steve was wheeled to be examined with the CT Scan.
Friday, July 27, 2007
Friday Evening
With the help of the respiratory therapist, Steve was able to cough up some phlegm this evening.
The discomfort has decreased with the help of an empty stomach. He is receiving a new anti-fungal medicine and a boost in amino acid intravenously. After an examination by the GI specialist who felt Steve's abdomen is distended, a CT Scan was ordered for the abdominal cavity to check for infection, obstruction or other possible cause.
There will be no chemotherapy this weekend. The oncologist has decided to wait for another week to re-evaluate. He is considering to only administer the mildest drug in order to maintain the progress made so far with lymphoma.
The air bed arrived at around 8:30pm tonight. New medication was ordered to enhance the healing.
The discomfort has decreased with the help of an empty stomach. He is receiving a new anti-fungal medicine and a boost in amino acid intravenously. After an examination by the GI specialist who felt Steve's abdomen is distended, a CT Scan was ordered for the abdominal cavity to check for infection, obstruction or other possible cause.
There will be no chemotherapy this weekend. The oncologist has decided to wait for another week to re-evaluate. He is considering to only administer the mildest drug in order to maintain the progress made so far with lymphoma.
The air bed arrived at around 8:30pm tonight. New medication was ordered to enhance the healing.
Friday 7/27 AM Update
Although the G-tube feeding had resumed last night at a slower rate, Steve's stomach is still not quite well. He complains of regurgitation. At the moment the feeding is stopped. He is off the oxygen, primarily because he does not like the nasal cannula.
At the moment, he is lucid but is uncomfortable without being able to pinpoint the source.
At the moment, he is lucid but is uncomfortable without being able to pinpoint the source.
Thursday, July 26, 2007
Thursday PM Update
1. Steve is out of ICU and is now in Room 151.
2. He still has bowel problems. The doctors are checking to see whether there are toxins or bacteria in his stool. If his stool is clear, they will resume the G-tube feeding.
3. The doctors have ordered a new bed designed to alleviate his severe bed sores. They have also consulted with a wound specialist to examine the sores.
2. He still has bowel problems. The doctors are checking to see whether there are toxins or bacteria in his stool. If his stool is clear, they will resume the G-tube feeding.
3. The doctors have ordered a new bed designed to alleviate his severe bed sores. They have also consulted with a wound specialist to examine the sores.
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