by Bob Lawrence | Jul 12, 2021 | Medical Journal
Jim is continuing to have progress everyday. He is one of the few patients in the NICU (Neuro ICU) that is able to talk. His nurses are appreciative of that…most of the time. The trach that went in on Friday is doing its job. The combination of not being able to use...
by Bob Lawrence | Jul 11, 2021 | Medical Journal
Saturday was another busy day for Jim. First full day with his new trach which is less invasive than the vent and makes communication much easier. Consultation with the physicians. A session with respiratory therapy cleaning out the lungs of debris collected at the...
by Bob Lawrence | Jul 9, 2021 | Medical Journal
Jim had his procedure today. They didn’t get started until about 2 and he was out about 4:30. Suzie said they need to put a larger trach in. I didn’t know there were different sizes, but it seems obvious that you would give Jim the biggest one right away.On a personal...
by Bob Lawrence | Jul 9, 2021 | Medical Journal
I know for many of you this is your first interaction with Caring Bridge. Suzie will read the comments to Jim. So if you are so inclined, please take a moment to give some encouraging words, share a funny memory, or just let Jim know you are praying for him. Thank...
by Bob Lawrence | Jul 8, 2021 | Medical Journal
Another big step yesterday was getting Jim into a special chair. He was in it for about 2 hours. This helps combat any fluid building up in his lungs. Occupational therapy continues every day.The vent was put on a setting that is helping Jim when needed. So while he...
by Bob Lawrence | Jul 7, 2021 | Medical Journal
Good morning. Jim was good spirits this morning. Angie, Jim’s OT brought in a letter board to make communication much easier. Clara was able to see her dad this morning. They share the same sense of humor, and she made him laugh.OT went well again this morning....
