Laurie's temperature this morning was 101 degrees. This due to the Staff Pneumonia she has had for a few days. In the evening her fever had reached 101.3 degrees.
They performed another CT scan with dye to view the diameter of the arteries that provide oxygen for her brain. Dr. Cowley said that the scan showed a little constriction of the arteries, but not enough to warrant any procedures.
She had a successful tracheotomy performed in the morning, so now she does not have to have the breathing tube running through her mouth down into her throat. The doctor also adjusted the leads in her head for the Licox monitor. All of the readings are now showing up. However, her oxygen level being provided to the brain is on the low side, so tomorrow morning the doctor will decide what to do to increase the oxygen level.
Katie and her dad went to lunch outside of the hospital. Of course we had visitors while we were out, but they were still here when we returned. Thanks for coming to visit Daniel, Donna, and Julie. I know Laurie thanks you too.
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Thanks so much for keeping us updated on Laurie's progress. We are praying for her full recovery and are confident that God is in control. All of you are in our prayers, too! Please let me know if there is anything we can do for you. Love, Wende and Bob
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