We continue to thank everyone for the thoughts and prayers. Also for the mysterious gift bags that occasionally show up in the ICU waiting room. Everything is sincerely appreciated.
We know that many of you would like to help the family. Be assured that we will take you up on offers of help when it is needed.
Right now, our appreciation goes to the nursing staff and doctors who are treating Dianne. They are all doing an exceptional job in helping Dianne and aiding the family with this difficult situation.
Wednesday, October 29
Condition 9:00 pm:
RN: Amy K (day) / Fran (night)
- Dianne continues to show progress with little increments of improvement. She's more consistent in opening her eyes and has nodded her head for 'yes' several times this evening. She does not move her hands or fingers. She seems to recognize family members.
- Dianne started to open her eyes and has been more responsive. She seems to blink when asked certain questions. She has not been able to squeeze anyone's hand. Her hands are still tied down so that she doesn't pull out the tubes as she awakes.
- Dialysis from 7:30 - 11:00
- Dianne is responding to voices, but still coming out of the sleep medicine.
- They have replaced the tube that goes into her stomach (through her nose) with a smaller one. They will start to put liquid foods into this later today. This one will go directly into her intestines, to get her intestines to start digestion.
- She has also recieved a medication in her IV to help her calm down a bit. The process of waking up out of the sleeping medication can be tramatic for her, so they want her to calm down a bit, lower her heart rate, while this is all happening.
RN: Amy K (day) / Fran (night)
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