B Update

[Guest guest]

Joe and I went to see today. She is down to one antibiotic and they

changed her pain meds so she is awake here and there regularly. She is still

intubated and vent provided O2 is down to 50, getting bumped up slightly in the

evenings to make it more comfortable for her to sleep. One of her lungs still

has some fluid in it. They expect it'll be another week in ICU before moving to

a private room.

is communicating and moving her hands around. She is sometimes able to

write a little and point to objects. She attempts to speak, even with the tubes,

but no voice yet. Communication at this point is a lengthy and tiresome process

for her. She is feeling frustrated and believes that her opinion does not count

in the hospital. She wants to move to Stanford and extubate immediately, but has

been having a difficult time communicating with those in charge of her care.

Her mother has given me access to speak directly with her doctors and nurses via

telephone to receive updates. I will post as her status changes.

<3Kendra