His lungs continued to get worse last night. Right now, he is requiring full support from the ventilator (100% O2, 15 PEEP, 30 breathes per min) and his oxygen saturation is ok. It just gets scary when he gets agitated and his oxygen saturation goes down, because they can't go any higher with their ventilator settings. They are thinking about switching around his medicines again to help speed the recovery of his lungs, but the only option left has bad side affects for the kidneys. We just really need him to be breathing better. Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Melissa
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Melissa,
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear that you & Eric are going through such a trying time. My thoughts and prayers are with you both. Doctors do the best they can, but the human spirit can surprise even them. I believe that you & Eric have that in spades sweetie. Keep the faith and let me know if there is anything I can do to help.
Much Love,
Rachel Hancock
Melissa,
ReplyDeleteYour strength amazes me - keep pushing through! Eric (and all of his bedside team) have been in my prayers and as well as several of my friends and family members and all our churches are lifting him up in prayer. Thank you so much for keeping us updated with this blog so we know what we need to be praying for. If you or your family needs anything just call.
Love,
Jess ('Lunz')
You guys are all so strong! Your families are in our thoughts and prayers!
ReplyDeleteKim Ringenberger