Birday cumin up for Deano - 49 to be exact
Today the last catheter is scheduled to be removed.
Deano continues to run a fever. Dr. Vesspa thought maybe the fever was from either the seizure medication or from the arterial line which was just placed in the groin area a few days ago. So they stopped the dilantin (seizure medication) for now and will remove the arterial line. The bad news about the removal of the arterial line is that when they need to draw blood they will now have to poke Deano. Well needles never bothered him before so hopefully the morphine is doing its job.
Now I will give this my best shot on the ventilator: The peep remains at 8; the amount of oxygen being omitted from the machine went from 50% to 4o% yesterday and today the Co2 which was at 20 has been reduced to 16 which on the ventilator shows as simv - 16. Now the respiratory specialist explained to me how all this works and though I understood intellectually I don't think I can regurgitate for you.
Still no signs of a reflex response and though his eyes are opening he cannot follow with his pupils.
Okay, until tomorrow.
Riley has 5:00 basketball game against the Suns.................
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Teri - Just like everybody else, I wait for your update every day. You've been a member of this family long enough to know that all these boys have their own clock - I call it Namba Time. They do things only when they are darn good and ready and no amount of pushing, prodding, or cajoling will get them to move any faster....and sometimes it can make it worse! Hang in there....I know this waiting must be driving you crazy. We hold you all in our hearts.
Kim
Hey Teri! Namba Time! Kim said it right. She said in 2 words what it took me 147.3 words to say. She also said this must be driving you crazy. I can only imagine how this is for you. It drives us crazy and we're so far away......
Speaking for me, I can take solace in the fact that crazy has always been a short drive. I get there pretty quick. I know I keep thanking you for your kind words. Your words of information. Your words of inspiration. Your words are all we have. "It's only words, and words are all I have", wow, now i'm quoting Bee Gee lyrics.
No words of wisdom today, as if wisdom has ever breached my mouth except... Go Bulls. Beat the Suns!
Take it to the paint Riley! Take it to the hoop!
Ricky " thanks for the short drive" Elliott
Hola My Friend~
I keep checking in via your beautiful blog. I continue to send good vibes toward Nambaland.
Sending you love. I hope we get to see each other in a couple weeks.
Hugs,
Kevin
Hi, Teri
I've along with many other women have been praying for HEALING for you and Dean.I am going to write a few scriptures down that are promises from God.Isaiah40:10 says "Fear not for I am with you; Be not dismayed for I am your God .I will streghten you, Yes, I will uphold with My righteous right hand." Jeremiah 29:11 says;For I know the thoughts I that think toward you, says the LORD,thoughts of peace and not of evil, To give you a purpose." Even though we don't talk often, I love you, and I pray for you all the time. Love Lyna
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