Chuck is going to have a simple procedure to remove the excess fluid in his abdominal area. It is called paracentesis. I found a good web site that explains it:
http://www.webmd.com/brain/Paracentesis-17042. He will also receive more albumin (protein) via his PICC line. The albumin should help the cells absorb the fluid that is currently floating outside the cells.

He received a blood gas this morning, and all looks fine! He's not over run with carbon dioxide like I feared. I'll have more updates once I get up to the hospital.