Rough Night

Noon:
Dad had a rough night last night. His PH continued to show an imbalance although the nurses were able to get it regulated.

Greg and Mom went up to visit at noon and they were doing tests. Another EEG was done. They wanted to do an MRI however they can't because of the metal stint he has in his leg. They took him off of the sedation medicine while the EEG was done and during this time, his breathing became very labored. They are now using a light narcotic vice the sedation medicine to treat for pain instead of keeping him sedated. The hope is that he will start to wake up. He shows no response to stimulus applied to the bottom of his foot or to a pinch to his neck; although he did seem to grimace when they changed his pillow. He also appeared to bite down on the tube in his mouth when they settle him back onto the new pillow. He had a lot of fluid on his lungs which they continue to remove. He is on more fluids to keep his blood pressure up and they moved his IV from his arm to his neck so they can add fluids faster.

The tracheotomy and "peg" feeding tube are scheduled to be inserted tomorrow afternoon.

Blood pressure 154/64
21 breathes per minute
93 HR
temperature is normal

3:00 pm
EEG Results do no show any changes from Monday EEG results. (this is good)

5:00 PM
Respiratory Therapist was in and adjusted the ventilator, Dad was resting more comfortably now. All vital signs look like they are under control. Still unconscious and not waking up.