Independance Day..... almost.
At 4:13 this evening Cathy's ventillator setting was changed so that it was no longer breathing for Cathy. Cathy breathed with the ventillator providing only a little assistance. Unfortunately, after only 10 minutes the oxygen saturation in Cathy's blood fell below safe levels and the carbon dioxide levels rose above what the doctor's consider safe for her. (I was told that it was the high carbon dioxide levels in her system that caused the mental non-responsiveness on the prior Monday). ... The ventillator was switched back to providing full support.... no independance from the ventillator for Cathy tonight.
On the positive side of things.... Cathy's health has improved enough for the doctors to feel she should be able to breath on her own again.
Cathy has been off all sedation since around noon today. I am currently sitting in the ICU room with her watching TV and blogging. Cathy is able to communicate through finger gestures (no, not that one) and notes.
...... The nurse just came in and said she was going to restart the sedation so Cathy could get a good rest tonight. They are going to attempt letting her breath on her own again tomorrow...... it is now 7:18 pm
Fireworks should start soon. There is a nice view from the window in Cathy's ICU room. To bad the sedation will probably be taking over before they start. We should be able to see the fireworks at the Santa Monica Pier from here..........
Well, I guess this is about it for my first ever blog. I will post again as things progress.
Please post your thoughts, prayers and wishes for Cathy. I will share them with her as I can.
David
1 comment:
Cathy,
Denise's sister Lynn here. Just want to let you know my prayers are with you, and know you will pull through this. You take care of yourself and it will be just one small step at a time so don't get discouraged, and for your family stay strong too.
Love
Lynn
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