Dr. Ross stopped by and spoke with Cathy this afternoon. Dr. Ross is the director of the UCLA Lung Transplant program and managed Cathy's double lung transplant in 2004.
Dr Ross expressed concern about Cathy being in bed on a ventilator for one week now. Cathy's inactivity introduces concerns for developing weakness throughout her body. He would prefer if she were a little more ambulatory. However, it is impractical for Cathy to get out of bed while on the ventilator. One option presented was for Cathy to be given a tracheotomy. A 'trach' would make it possible for Cathy to be connected and removed from the ventilator as needed. It would also make it possible for Cathy to get out of bed and get some exercise (we all know how much Cathy enjoys running around the block). With any option, there is an associated decision. Please pray for guidance to help Cathy with this decision.
We are still waiting for the doctors to conduct their afternoon attempt at weening Cathy from the ventilator. Since we are rapidly coming up on 4 o'clock, I suspect it will happen soon.
David
1 comment:
David,
Thanks for setting this page up. It makes it so easy to keep updated with Cathy's progress. Tell her to get better and we love her. We are praying for Cathy, you and your family.
Love, Diane & Joe
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