It's been a really bad day... - Page 11

Adrian Wong · 5th Nov 2009, 12:07 AM

Today has been a good day for us.

They removed the EVD (external ventricular drain) and took her off sedation completely this morning. When I visited her, she seemed to be doing okay. She still hasn't woken up yet - that will take a while.

However, they said that she has shown some signs of waking up. At about 6 pm this evening, I actually saw her jerk her arms and shoulders in an attempt to cough when the nurse did a tracheal aspirate. She even shed a tear.

She continued to move a little after that, but she soon fell asleep again. It is possible that she may wake tomorrow morning.. but it could also take a while longer.

Her lung infection is still there, but it is under control. It is possible that it may clear up by tomorrow. So, overall, it's been a very good day.

karhoe · 5th Nov 2009, 12:47 AM

Kudos ! We might still be able to have a BBQ before the year end

lee_what2004 · 5th Nov 2009, 03:15 AM

a little more

PsYkHoTiK · 5th Nov 2009, 05:20 AM

Praying for the both of you. Hope the good news keeps coming and that Jenny gets better!

Ishtim · 5th Nov 2009, 06:13 AM

Great news Boss!

Chai · 5th Nov 2009, 08:07 AM

Wow great news! I would like to visit her this weekends.

Falcone · 5th Nov 2009, 11:37 AM

Great news indeed,

Adrian Wong · 5th Nov 2009, 02:59 PM

Okay, a minor setback today.

Her blood pressure and pulse went up pretty high after they took her off sedation, so they put her on oral sedation last night to be tapered off over the next 3 days.

They expect her to slowly wake up anytime during those three days, if not after that. But they hope it will be over the next 3 days as she has been intubated for almost 3 weeks now. If she doesn't wake and breathe by herself in 3 days, they will have to do a tracheostomy - basically cutting a hole into her throat.

While we were there just now, we saw her move both her arms a few times. No idea if she can actually hear us, or was just moving randomly, but it's still a good sign.

lee_what2004 · 5th Nov 2009, 04:04 PM

keep talking to her

Adrian Wong · 5th Nov 2009, 05:36 PM

From Jenny's brother who's with her now :

Quote:

Her hands move quite often. Shoulder shiver a little, and her eyes has a little reaction. Thats a good sign.

5th Nov 2009, 12:07 AM	#101 (permalink)
Adrian Wong Da Boss Join Date: 10 Oct 2002 Location: In front of my ASUS F8V notebook! Posts: 33,137 Reputation: 3730 Rep Power: 78	Day 16 Today has been a good day for us. They removed the EVD (external ventricular drain) and took her off sedation completely this morning. When I visited her, she seemed to be doing okay. She still hasn't woken up yet - that will take a while. However, they said that she has shown some signs of waking up. At about 6 pm this evening, I actually saw her jerk her arms and shoulders in an attempt to cough when the nurse did a tracheal aspirate. She even shed a tear. She continued to move a little after that, but she soon fell asleep again. It is possible that she may wake tomorrow morning.. but it could also take a while longer. Her lung infection is still there, but it is under control. It is possible that it may clear up by tomorrow. So, overall, it's been a very good day. __________________ Dr. Adrian Wong Tech ARP \| Blog @ Tech ARP \| The Free Trade Zone DYKT : The only offshore account I have is at the sand bank? We need PROGRAMMERS and TECHNICAL WRITERS! Contact us if you are a hot shot programmer or technical writer! My items for sale : 50x SD Card \| Memory Stick PRO \| Cyclone Energy Saver \| Seiko SS watch \| Tiger/Carlsberg beer jugs \| Travel Speakers \| Motorola V600 \| Nokia N90 SOLD! \| New Lowepro Mini Trekker AW Other items for sale @ the FTZ : Zalman CNPS9500 LED @ $20 \| Zalman CNPS7700 Cu @ $20 \| Zalman CNPS7000 Cu @ $20 \| Swarovski bracelet watches \| Dell 17" LCD \| Hi-Fi speakers \| English DIVX movies \| HP LaserJet toners! \| Office chairs

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Chai Administrator Join Date: 6 Oct 2002 Location: Maranello Posts: 28,124 Reputation: 4649 Rep Power: 82	Wow great news! I would like to visit her this weekends. __________________ Chai (Contributor & Forum Admin) http://www.techarp.com/

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5th Nov 2009, 02:59 PM	#108 (permalink)
Adrian Wong Da Boss Join Date: 10 Oct 2002 Location: In front of my ASUS F8V notebook! Posts: 33,137 Reputation: 3730 Rep Power: 78	Day 17 Part 1 Okay, a minor setback today. Her blood pressure and pulse went up pretty high after they took her off sedation, so they put her on oral sedation last night to be tapered off over the next 3 days. They expect her to slowly wake up anytime during those three days, if not after that. But they hope it will be over the next 3 days as she has been intubated for almost 3 weeks now. If she doesn't wake and breathe by herself in 3 days, they will have to do a tracheostomy - basically cutting a hole into her throat. While we were there just now, we saw her move both her arms a few times. No idea if she can actually hear us, or was just moving randomly, but it's still a good sign. __________________ Dr. Adrian Wong Tech ARP \| Blog @ Tech ARP \| The Free Trade Zone DYKT : The only offshore account I have is at the sand bank? We need PROGRAMMERS and TECHNICAL WRITERS! Contact us if you are a hot shot programmer or technical writer! My items for sale : 50x SD Card \| Memory Stick PRO \| Cyclone Energy Saver \| Seiko SS watch \| Tiger/Carlsberg beer jugs \| Travel Speakers \| Motorola V600 \| Nokia N90 SOLD! \| New Lowepro Mini Trekker AW Other items for sale @ the FTZ : Zalman CNPS9500 LED @ $20 \| Zalman CNPS7700 Cu @ $20 \| Zalman CNPS7000 Cu @ $20 \| Swarovski bracelet watches \| Dell 17" LCD \| Hi-Fi speakers \| English DIVX movies \| HP LaserJet toners! \| Office chairs Last edited by Adrian Wong : 5th Nov 2009 at 05:35 PM.

5th Nov 2009, 04:04 PM	#109 (permalink)
lee_what2004 Super Active Join Date: 28 Dec 2007 Location: Melaka Posts: 1,352 Reputation: 1149 Rep Power: 15	keep talking to her __________________ Once a wise-man said : Chapter 1: Don't ever compare if you want to stay constant..... Chapter 2: Whatever you have done in the internet, you will never get away from it... Chapter 3:To be continued after I thought another one