Cathy was doing so well this morning, I felt comfortable enough to leave the hospital and go into work again. Once again, a day away and Cathy made TREMENDOUS progress. To my amazement, when I returned this evening the pressure assist on Cathy's ventilator had been reduced three times!!! She is now using only 12 cmH2O of pressure assist. The respiratory therapist said she was going to let Cathy rest at this setting through the night and then reduce the pressure assist to 10 in the morning (5 am). It has been my understanding that 10 was the goal that needed to be achieved for extibation. I will confirm this understanding with the doctors in the morning.
Cathy did have some discomfort and chest pains during the day. Jessica was here to make sure the doctors and nurses gave Cathy the proper attention. Apparently the ventilator tube shifted a bit causing the pain.
Cathy has asked me (in a note) to tell everyone that she is finally resting, however not to comfortably at the moment. She also wrote "thank you for your thoughts and prayers".
It won't be long and she will be able to post these updates herself.
Cathy & David
2 comments:
Way to go Cathy! Your a strong woman, backed by lots of good friends, family, and prayer!
All the kids, including the newlyweds send their love!
Melody & Ted
I love that there is such marked improvement each day! Thank you God! Keep up the good work Sweetie! You are winning yet another battle! You go girl!!!
With Love and Hugs, BonBon XOXOXOXO
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