This morning, they started Laurie breathing on her own again with assistance from the ventilator. Her breathing is a little heavy, but because her carbon dioxide levels are remaining low, they are going to let her continue to breathe on her own. She is receiving 40% oxygen from the ventilator.
Laurie was taken off of the blood pressure medicine and they removed the EEG leads from her head. Now that there is nothing on her head, they were able to shampoo her hair.
Tonight at 10pm, they are going to cut her pain medication drip in half, and then tomorrow at 10am they will stop it all together. They have already placed a 72 hour narcotic patch on her to take over pain management. They continue to wean her of of the sedation, monitoring her vital signs for agitation as it is decreased.
The doctors and nurses have talked about Laurie's next level of care. If she can get to the point where she can breathe on her own and does not need continuous medications, she will be able to be moved to long term care. This is great news that Laurie is recovering.
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John 16:33
"I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world."
Psalm 143:8
Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love,
for I have put my trust in you.
Show me the way I should go,
for to you I lift up my soul.
Isaiah 41:10
So do not fear, for I am with you;
do not be dismayed, for I am your God.I will strengthen you and help you;I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Isaiah 41:13
For I am the LORD, your God,
who takes hold of your right hand
and says to you, Do not fear;
I will help you.
Christ's Peace.
Jim Hurley
God's promises are unfailing. These are great scriptures for all of the Baden's, family and friends like us! Thanks to all the prayer warriors out there!!!
The party hat is GONE? Oh, I am glad alright, but what will she wear tomorrow on her Birthday?
I'll be down tomorrow evening to celebrate with you all!
Laurette
Thank you so much for keeping this blog updated every day with information about Laurie's condition. Laurie, you and your family are in our prayers daily. and Happy Belly Button Birthday!
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