Drs all rounded at the same time. Overall, they say he’s where he should be. So making more changes today in the right direction, despite all the activity tonight.
Neuro Dr said they’d start weaning Versed today (sedation). They will also try to “wake him up.” Nurse said this consists of a more thorough neuro exam. It is a good thing that they think he’s stable enough to do this. EEG showing that his brain is starting to “wake up,” (praise!) but will take more time while still coming off sedation. Goal is to get him off all sedation.
Internal Medicine drs say that his xray shows no more pneumo (praise!) Just fluid & inflammation that they still expect since he’s on ECMO and he’s on “rest” settings on the ventilator still. Could be weeks before we see progress and clearing of his lungs. Will follow sodium levels every 2 hrs now. Can just be related to his brain injury still. Will check with Dr Chu regarding a CT scan at some point. Would be very difficult to move him to CT with his ECMO, chest tubes etc. and they want to make sure it’s safe before they try.
-Aunt Kerry
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