“Life Is Good” is the Carr family motto and Clare is the living embodiment of that statement. An avid adventurer, Clare is passionate about travel, music, yoga, her family and friends, and her beloved puppy Luna. As the youngest of the three Carr girls, Clare has always been a free spirit. Her travels have taken her across the world, and you can often find her demonstrating a flawless yoga pose in front of a breathtaking view.
The Beginning
On March 12th, on the eve of social distancing, Clare celebrated her 32nd birthday at Mabel Gray, her favorite restaurant. She spent the first few weeks staying at home, snuggling her sweet puppy Luna and engaging in virtual yoga sessions and live streams of her favorite performers. Despite the loss of her income and the anchoring of her free spirit, she remained positive.
Even though she practiced social distancing, Clare started to feel ill. She saw her doctor and was tested for Covid. On April 16th she received a positive result. She self-quarantined in her bedroom and laid low, hoping to recover soon. After a few days, she started to feel a bit better, but on April 22nd, everything changed quickly.
Initial Treatment
Clare experienced a drop in blood pressure that caused her to pass out at home. Taken to the ER at Providence Park Hospital, it was discovered that her heart enzymes were off. Her amazing team of healthcare workers at Providence recognized that Clare’s condition could best be addressed at the University of Michigan and arranged to have her airlifted there.
The medical staff at U of M performed a procedure to drain some fluid from around her heart and inserted a femoral artery balloon pump to help raise her blood pressure. Despite these interventions, Clare continued to struggle and on the morning of April 23rd, Clare was placed on ECMO. ECMO (ExtraCorporeal Membrane Oxygenation) uses a pump to circulate Clare’s blood through a machine that removes carbon dioxide and then oxygenates it before it is returned to her body. This is allowing her heart to rest and will hopefully start the recovery process. As part of this procedure, Clare is also on a ventilator.
Road to Recovery
Clare is currently in critical condition. There have been a few hiccups along the way, but things are looking up for Clare. Her medical team is working hard to reduce her medications and has begun the process to wean her off ECMO support. On April 28th, Clare received a convalescent plasma donation, a new and promising procedure that uses plasma from a recovered Covid patient to introduce antibodies to Clare’s system to help aid in her recovery.
Clare’s medical team has been outstanding. Her nurses facilitate video calls with Clare’s mom and sisters to help keep them up to date. They even took the family on a virtual tour of Clare’s room and explained all of the machines and monitors. They have used Clare’s phone to play her music and show her pictures of her beloved Luna.
Looking Forward
Despite all of the recent progress, Clare still has a long road to recovery. She has a strong support network, and through these dear friends and family her story has been widely shared. Many people have inquired about helping to support Clare. Clare is known to be a hard worker and a helper, often working multiple jobs to support her passions. It is unknown how long it will take Clare to return to a place where she can resume working, and it is also unknown if there will be any long term complications that will need further attention. All funds raised will be used to help support Clare through her recovery journey. Any unused funds will be donated to charities that are near and dear to Clare.
Thank you for your continued support as we stand together for Clare.
The Beginning
On March 12th, on the eve of social distancing, Clare celebrated her 32nd birthday at Mabel Gray, her favorite restaurant. She spent the first few weeks staying at home, snuggling her sweet puppy Luna and engaging in virtual yoga sessions and live streams of her favorite performers. Despite the loss of her income and the anchoring of her free spirit, she remained positive.
Even though she practiced social distancing, Clare started to feel ill. She saw her doctor and was tested for Covid. On April 16th she received a positive result. She self-quarantined in her bedroom and laid low, hoping to recover soon. After a few days, she started to feel a bit better, but on April 22nd, everything changed quickly.
Initial Treatment
Clare experienced a drop in blood pressure that caused her to pass out at home. Taken to the ER at Providence Park Hospital, it was discovered that her heart enzymes were off. Her amazing team of healthcare workers at Providence recognized that Clare’s condition could best be addressed at the University of Michigan and arranged to have her airlifted there.
The medical staff at U of M performed a procedure to drain some fluid from around her heart and inserted a femoral artery balloon pump to help raise her blood pressure. Despite these interventions, Clare continued to struggle and on the morning of April 23rd, Clare was placed on ECMO. ECMO (ExtraCorporeal Membrane Oxygenation) uses a pump to circulate Clare’s blood through a machine that removes carbon dioxide and then oxygenates it before it is returned to her body. This is allowing her heart to rest and will hopefully start the recovery process. As part of this procedure, Clare is also on a ventilator.
Road to Recovery
Clare is currently in critical condition. There have been a few hiccups along the way, but things are looking up for Clare. Her medical team is working hard to reduce her medications and has begun the process to wean her off ECMO support. On April 28th, Clare received a convalescent plasma donation, a new and promising procedure that uses plasma from a recovered Covid patient to introduce antibodies to Clare’s system to help aid in her recovery.
Clare’s medical team has been outstanding. Her nurses facilitate video calls with Clare’s mom and sisters to help keep them up to date. They even took the family on a virtual tour of Clare’s room and explained all of the machines and monitors. They have used Clare’s phone to play her music and show her pictures of her beloved Luna.
Looking Forward
Despite all of the recent progress, Clare still has a long road to recovery. She has a strong support network, and through these dear friends and family her story has been widely shared. Many people have inquired about helping to support Clare. Clare is known to be a hard worker and a helper, often working multiple jobs to support her passions. It is unknown how long it will take Clare to return to a place where she can resume working, and it is also unknown if there will be any long term complications that will need further attention. All funds raised will be used to help support Clare through her recovery journey. Any unused funds will be donated to charities that are near and dear to Clare.
Thank you for your continued support as we stand together for Clare.
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Clare Carr
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