Thursday, February 21, 2008

Same as before :]

Last night was about the same as yesterday. He is still storming about every 3 hours or so. Dr. Such-Niber increased clonadine because that seems to work the best to calm him. She would like to get the storms under control so we don’t need to use Morphine as much. If they continue, we can increase the tranxene tomorrow, but then Dr. Such-Niber will consider taking off the casts to decrease agitation and deal with ankle problems down the road. I inquired about what damage could be done if he storms and we don’t stop it and her concerns were mostly about sustained muscle tension that can lead to muscle breakdown. His heart seems to be handling everything (storms, medication etc.). She does not want to put in a feeding tube until after the storms are under control because the back arching displaces the G-tube or J-tube. Neurosurgery is still planning on Monday for internalizing the shunt. The CSF samples have remained the same since stopping antibiotics. The attending team will be by later this afternoon to check on Charlie. Due to the earthquake in Wells, Nevada (6.3) Rob has been called out of town to check all of the bridges nearby. He should be back by tomorrow but he misses his boy already.

9 comments:

Anonymous said...

Angel...remember we are all thinking of you and praying for you while you are there by your self when rob is away...keep holding strong!

Anonymous said...

Well will they do the eye check?

Anonymous said...

Here come some more prayers your way!!! You are amazing! I love checking on little Charlie every couple of hours. I know Rob will be anxious to get back to you and Charlie. I pray for angels to attend you!

Marilee said...

Question: Does the hospital provide wireless internet connection or do you have to find a place to hook up?
Sorry you have to be without Rob, but I'm sure you have plenty of people around you. (*&%#$ earthquake!)

LexiandGriffinsTaxi said...

We are still checking on Charlie Cooper multiple times a day, and the prayers go up just as fast and furious and the tears fall down.

Meghan said...

marilee - they have a wireless card, so they can have access in charlies room.

all of that sounds like ok info - nothing detrimental. i was just thinking of a line in that Sarah song that says "it's just another ordinary miracle today" that is mr. charlie - all of these thing that might sound "ordinary", like opening his eyes, moving his arm on his own, kicking off his casts, are little miracles from charlie... love that kid.

Marilee said...

Meg- I assumed they had a wireless card, I was just wondering if the hospital provided wireless access. Apparently they do, which is, like, totally awsome dude.

Anonymous said...

We love these updates!! Thanks for keeping them coming!!! (Even when you feel there isn't much to say.)

Bill & Jen said...
This comment has been removed by the author.