Wednesday February 24, 2021

 Lauren and several of us had a consult with a U of C doctor last night who agreed to review all of Brian’s notes and scans. He mentioned some dark areas on a CT scan from 2/18 which didn’t sound like information we had heard before. So today we are going to very specifically start praying for the next CT scan to show alleviation of those dark spots. We will continue to pray for ICP under 20 and for Brian’s body to show us a sign of his strength. He still has a good 24-36 hours before the pentobarb is out of his system, but let’s face it, Brian has always been an overachiever. Spread the work, share the focused prayers- let our faith in BRIANFRANKSTRONG not falter now. 

ICP is right around 19/20. It went up to 22 at the highest overnight, so they introduced a small amount of propofol back into his system and his sodium was slightly low so they set up via iv which should help bring pressure down.

The big news: They got some minor reflexes in his left leg and a slight cough/gag!! 

Several doctors updated Lauren this morning, still waiting to touch base with the “captain” (trauma surgeon). In addition to the leg and gag reflex, Brain has tried to take intermittent breaths over the vent. He has not previously attempted to do so. What this means is that if they were to shut off the vent, he would be able to sustain himself for a short period of time. Doctors would like to move quickly to place the vent via trach and feeding tube via abdomen since he’s been pretty stable over all. 

Brian is headed to the OR to get his Trach and peg now!! 


Surgery went perfect! Trach and peg are placed. 


Doctors are also starting some high dose vitamin C

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