Quick update to say that there has been various exchanges between family and the hospital and an investigation has been initiated to try to find out how Chris got those marks and blisters in his back. It seems they are most likely result of some sort of “burning”. Hot water was ruled out although Chris had a shower that morning. The engineers confirmed the water does not go beyond 60oF (plus water burn would have been noticed by the staff showering him). Another resident accidentally spilling hot drink was also ruled out as his T-shirt was dry and clean. Chris’ doctor hypothesizes “friction burn” worsened by sweat. I can’t buy into this theory because Chris does not have enough movement on his upper trunk to move himself enough to cause blisters to his skin, plus the long vertical red mark looks just very weird. Right now, it all seems a complete mystery and puzzle to everyone but I feel I can’t feel at ease unless there is an explanation for what caused this. I think not only we deserve to know what happened but also it is important to find out the cause as to ensure it does not repeat itself. Chris is on antibiotics and also pain killers (probably the reason why he was so sleepy when we visited him this weekend). Doctor and skin viability nurse feel Chris’ blisters should be healed within the week… but who knows… About the soiled sheets, unfortunate bad timing as staff was doing their rounds and going to eventually get to him. Koo Janury 27, 2009