CPAP on for 25hrs!! Temp overnight stayed below 100. He went slightly over 100 for a bit this morning but already settling back down to 99. Good progress there with his temp not spiking too high the last two days.
RT spoke with doctor about getting him on the Airvo high-flow oxygen support (progress and the next step to get Los off the ventilator — and which will open up some more ideal next step / specialty care facility options). Doctor approved AirVo and thinks it is a good idea to try that out today, after seeing Los’s strong performance on CPAP.
White cell count rose up to 18 this morning. Doctors working to study that and figure out what may be causing that to spike. Doctor’s initial guess is that the spike is not being caused by infection — based on how good Los is currently looking (outside appearance and color in his face/skin, and no signs of infection / pneumonia on lung x-rays). Maybe being caused by some inflammation with some of his other injuries…. Please be praying those white cell counts settle back down and/or doctors can find the quick solve 🙏🙏
After yesterday’s positive results with the physical and occupational therapist (working out his arms and legs), the plan is to continue with that therapy treatment with a workout session later today as well 👍
Main goals and prayer focus for today: that Los can transition well to the AirVo breathing setup and get off the ventilator, that these workouts and progression in breathing can allow Los to wake up out of his coma, and for a quick resolution to the white cell count spike 🙏
Let’s go, Los! 💪
