After Cathy was returned to her bed, her breathing became easier. The doctor believes that when Cathy was moved into the chair a kink (pinch) may have developed along the trach tube. The blood coming from around the trach tube is likely from some excessive movement that occurred at the same time.
Cathy will be left on full ventilator support (AVP mode, as I learn the lingo) over night to allow her to rest. They are going to apply a special gauze around the trach for tonight. This gauze is treated with a coagulant to help stop the bleeding. There is a small concern for blood to fill and/or block the trach tube. An ENT (ear, nose & throat) doctor will be in to look at the trach tomorrow and determine if it will need to be replaced.
Cathy is now resting peacefully.
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