They were unable to take Dad off of the ventilator today. They will try the breathing tests again tomorrow. So maybe then. Dad was trying to take deep breaths and was getting closer, but was not there yet. He was breathing mostly on his own, but they still needed to keep air in his lungs between breaths to prevent the lungs from collapsing. He needs to be able to cough and breathe deeper on command to get the ventilator out.
They are concerned that he may have some infections and may start antibiotics.
Dad has continued to be responsive today.
I don't want to be an alarmist here, but Marni had massive broken bones and injuries. She did not die of her injuries directly. She died of septic shock and ARDS (lung disorder brought on by her injuries) I am sure they are, but please make sure the docs are monitoring this. The dentist that Ed and I used to go to, Dr. Hutchings, also died from Septic Shock brought on by falling down and breaking his hip. Tracy
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