Another episode in the morning, giving way to a long, stable day. He's on minimal ventilator settings and pretty low oxygen. They're continuing to increase his feedings....I believe they're up to 8cc per hour at this point. They've also had to increase his dosage of sedative and paralytic during the last week or so, as he's started to stir a few times and began breathing over the ventilator. They're not anywhere near maximum dosages, but we hope they'll be able to stay steady until they have the opportunity to wean his medications. All the doctors meet on Tuesdays to discuss the various patients, and I'm guessing Andrew will be a big topic of conversation this week. Perhaps we'll know more tomorrow or the day after.
Since I don't have a whole lot of current information to discuss, does anyone have questions? Confused by anything? Forgotten a medical term? Need something explained in a different manner? Let me know in a comment, and I'll post all the answers over the next few days. It's okay to be curious about insignificant stuff....nothing is off limits.
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Hi J & D. Why is the nutrient mixture bad for the liver and kidneys? Does he receive some milk as well?
ReplyDeletePlease give Andrew a kiss on the head for me.
Love,
Leigh
Sure would like to hear from Danielle. Just thinking of you sweetie and wondering how you are doing?? Are you back to work full-time, part-time?? Are you getting rest? Are you sleeping at all!? How are you holding up? Love you guys! Mar
ReplyDeleteHi Jaime and Danielle,
ReplyDeleteI'm sure thinking of you and Andrew and sending lots of prayers your way. I was wondering what type of music/recordings is Andrew listening to? I see the speakers by his head and think this is a wonderful idea.
Please whisper "hang in there" in Andrew's ear, from me.