Abby update - October 14

Abby Update - October 14 (12:24 p.m.)

 

Well, the roller coaster is taking us for a ride again.  Abby didn't have a good night, experiencing high pulse rates and increased stiffness in her movements.  The most likely explanation is that her body is struggling to wean itself from the sedation drugs that have been used--like some withdrawal effects.  In any case, the doctors don't feel confident in the strength of her condition to try extubation today.  They hope to "tweak" the sedation drugs that are being used that hopefully will allow her to adapt to the changes better.  If that brings some improvement, then we'll move toward extubation in a day or two.  If not, then another option may be a tracheostomy that will give us some margin of safety regarding her respiration when sedation drugs are finally removed.

 

We're thankful for friends that have stepped in to help Frank enjoy his flag football game and some other activities this weekend.  People have continued to step up just when we need them most.

 

Please keep praying...

 

Lee Ann & family

 

 

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