Christopher had an up and down today, as the doctors are trying to create a delicate balance between increasing his level of consciousnesses while maintaiining his vital signs ( blood pressure, heartbeat, respirations and temperature. )
They continue to wean him off the meds and slowly warm his body but then his ICPs rises( measures swelling in his brain)Some of this is due to the trembling he experiences from being cold so they give him Demerol to decrease the trembling
Unfortunately this has a side effect of making him sluggish and his O2 sats drop. ( oxygen levwls in his brain)
He is handling this @ his own pace, but he is progressing. In addition, he is running a fever again and they are looking for a source to treat it more effectively.
Let's pray Friday is a better day for Christopher.
Sending prayers of strength, healing and deep peace for Christopher and his family. Sending prayers of divine guidance for Christopher's medical Team.
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My heart is with you.
~ Katie Pedersen, Perkins+Will
Definitely praying. We're with you.
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