More Good News!
10/24/06
By: Jessica
Brian went in for a CT scan last night. He was showing some signs of blood clots- so they wanted to run some tests to be sure. He tested negative for blood clots- but he has some pneumonia. He is producing a lot of secretions. They are keeping him on antibiotics and monitoring him often.
Aside from that, he is doing well. I just got off the phone with his nurse and she reported that he is doing great this morning. Doing everything he has been asked to do. She said it even looks like he is trying to speak- and making tons more facial expressions and moving his mouth and eyebrows.
She did say she spoke to his Dr. this morning and they agreed to keep him in ICU until he makes the move over to Shepherd. Because of all the secretions, he needs to be suctioned often, and the nurses in ICU can cater to him better because they have fewer patients to watch over.
That’s about it for now- keep looking at the positive and praying that Brian will make a full recovery and be home very soon!
Thanks so much,
Jessica
By: Jessica
Brian went in for a CT scan last night. He was showing some signs of blood clots- so they wanted to run some tests to be sure. He tested negative for blood clots- but he has some pneumonia. He is producing a lot of secretions. They are keeping him on antibiotics and monitoring him often.
Aside from that, he is doing well. I just got off the phone with his nurse and she reported that he is doing great this morning. Doing everything he has been asked to do. She said it even looks like he is trying to speak- and making tons more facial expressions and moving his mouth and eyebrows.
She did say she spoke to his Dr. this morning and they agreed to keep him in ICU until he makes the move over to Shepherd. Because of all the secretions, he needs to be suctioned often, and the nurses in ICU can cater to him better because they have fewer patients to watch over.
That’s about it for now- keep looking at the positive and praying that Brian will make a full recovery and be home very soon!
Thanks so much,
Jessica
posted by Jamie at 1:25 PM
2 Comments:
Way to go Brian!!!
And trying to talk?? -- We knew you wouldn't keep quiet for long!
Keep up the good work. We are all cheering you on.
Much love,
Jamie
We are going to come see him today! I hope that he is as awake and excited for Will and I! :)
Lindsay Hodges
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