Today’s been a great day. My mom’s gotten some reassurance around some of the insurance questions and they hospital has brought on an assistant to the neuro-surgeon that should help facilitate communication. She says that the fluid that is draining through the ventriculoscopy is getting more and more clear. This indicates that the blood is being removed and no new blood is entering the fluid. They’ve been able to reduce the oxygen concentration to 60% and he’s still maintaining sufficient blood oxygen, which is a great relief. Over time, they’re going to try to get him down to the 21% that the rest of us breathe in the atmosphere. He’s not opening his eyes today and not really responding much. They’ve upped his sedation, due to stronger vitals, though; so, we’re not really concerned by that.
My mom is holding up well, but I think we’re all ready for the wild swings in daily progress – both up and down – to stop.
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Happy St.Patrick's Day, only green meds. for the Irish patient today.
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