It sounds like he is getting the correct treatment for treatment for his vasculitis with the Cytoxan, prednisone, and plasma exchange and that he is responding positively to it. I'm sorry to hear about his delirum, agitation, and confusion. I don't know how old your father is but older people tend to have more difficulty metabolizing medications and it is not uncommon for an older person to react this way to sedation or anesthesia. It should improve with time and as they are able to taper/discontinue the sedation. It can be a slow process though. The hospital that specializes in this type of complex patient may be a good option for him. You said you are going to school four hours away and hearing a lot of information through your mother. Would it be possible for you to take a day or two off during the week to try and speak to his doctors, nurses, and social workers yourself firsthand? You may get more information and better answers to your questions especially when doctors are in patient's rooms doing their rounds. Weekends are not a good time to get information as the regular staff and doctors are not there. I'm sure this experience has been very upsetting for you and your family. I hope he show some improvement soon.
We must let go of the life we have planned so as to accept the one that is waiting for us.
Joseph Campbell
When sleeping women wake, mountains move.
Chinese proverb
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