Couple things going on today...
Sedation:
Scott is off of sedation today. :) This is a good thing, only he's not responding the way they'd like him to. As of last night through this afternoon, he was harder to wake up than he was this weekend. The nurses/doctors said that the increase in his temperature makes his body work harder and that could be why he's not waking as easily. Also, the amount of sedation he was on and how long he was on it could be playing a role in that.
EEG: He was having an EEG when I got there this morning. They want to make sure he didn't have a seizure last night and rule out if that could be why he's a little harder to wake up. The neurosurgeons have to read the results and that could take a little while, so once I know, I'll update.
ICP Sensor: They took out the little sensor/tube thing-a-ma-gig in his head today. That's a good sign that the swelling in his head has gone down. His head even looked more concave than it did this weekend.
Two main things we need for him here:
1. We need his temperature to regulate and be normal. He heals so much faster without a temp.
2. We need him to wake up easier and be more responsive. The neurosurgeons did say they are happy with how he is responding neurologically (pupils reacting good, tracking with his eyes when awake, and squeezing their hand).
One of his best friends from high school, Jake, asked us last night if we get to call him the 'Booginator' now that he'll probably have a metal head. Hmmm...we'll have to see how he likes that. LOL!
~Betsy
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
PRAYERS & MORE PRAYERS FOR SCOTT...OUR "BOOGINATOR" LOL TOO! OH, GOD, HEAR OUR PRAYERS! PLEASE BLESS THE FAMILY WITH STRENGTH TO ENDURE & GIVE THEM FEELINGS OF PEACE & COMFORT & HOPE FOR THEIR SCOTT...LOVE TO ALL...Chris & Paul
ReplyDeleteJust wanted to say thank you for doing such a great job with keeping us all up to date, I know it must be hard to remember everything!! We are keeping you all in our prayers!!! Kari Williams
ReplyDeleteScott, as of today you have 70 families just on this blog alone, following your progress. When you include the spouses and their children, well let's just say you have the attention of well over 300 people, all rooting for you and the entire family, hope you feel the love coming your way.
ReplyDeleteLadies, it takes great strength and courage to make it through each day, and I realize the valiant effort it takes to keep moving forward. You are all remarkable in my book!
Once again..I can not express enough gratitude for all the prayers and support for Scott at this time...Wake up honey..so many people need you to get well...your wonderful wife and kids...and all of the rest of us who can't sleep nights and want you back with us. Thanks to all..
ReplyDeleteJust wanted you all to know we are also still praying and have been on the computer constantly checking for updates! I dont know how you do it there is no way I could remember all of this, you are doing an awesome job! ~Kristi
ReplyDeleteCome on Scott -- you can do it -- you are strong and have so much to be proud of and are loved by many. We are all praying for you and your loved ones as you all go through this struggle.
ReplyDeleteWe love you guys and are thinking about and praying for him often. We wish we lived closer so we could help! Thank you Betsy for all of your updates!
ReplyDeleteHey Betsy!
ReplyDeleteI am so glad that Scott is stable and hopefully you will be his eyes more often in the next while. My Mom just told me today about what is going on. I have read through the blog posting and having a hard time not reliving the time our boy was in the hospital. Thank goodness for doctors, nurses, respiratory therapists, physical therapist, speech, care workers, social workers, family and friends!!! I don't know what we would have done without them all. I must say, it is hard to think of you and Scott being so old. I remember babysitting you all!
All of our prayers are with you and especially Diane and the kids. I wished that we lived close to you all so we could help you out.
Again, thank you for keeping this blog going.
Jen (Sandberg) Curtis