5/12/09
This morning we arrived at the hospital to see Melinda. The nurse informed us that the trachea was damaged and had been replaced early this morning. The trauma doctors decided to leave Melinda on the ventilator today since the procedure was tiring for her. Melinda's vitals remained stable throughout the day.
The trauma doctors were making their daily rounds and they thought Melinda was a little unresponsive today. The trauma doctors ordered another CT Scan on Melinda's brain to make sure everything was okay. The nurse informed us that the results were not in and could be in this evening.
Melinda's parents toured a long term facility today. We will be touring other facilities to find the right one for Melinda. We want to give Melinda the best chance for a full recovery. While we were at the facility Melinda's grandma was sitting with her and got to see Melinda yawn a couple of times.
Melinda and her family wish to thank everyone for the thoughts and prayers.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Monday, May 11, 2009
Update
5/11/09 Evening
Melinda's vitals were a little high tonight and she was given lortab. This afternoon the nurses were adjusting Melinda in her bed and the hoses attached to the ventilator did not move with her and the trachea may have been damaged. The nurse will have the trauma doctors take a look at the trachea tonight when they make their rounds.
Melinda kept twitching her nose like she had a little tickle. We continued to watch Melinda and she opened her mouth and yawned. That was very exciting! Everyone keep praying for Melinda for she continues to improve every day. By the grace of god she will make a full recovery.
Melinda's vitals were a little high tonight and she was given lortab. This afternoon the nurses were adjusting Melinda in her bed and the hoses attached to the ventilator did not move with her and the trachea may have been damaged. The nurse will have the trauma doctors take a look at the trachea tonight when they make their rounds.
Melinda kept twitching her nose like she had a little tickle. We continued to watch Melinda and she opened her mouth and yawned. That was very exciting! Everyone keep praying for Melinda for she continues to improve every day. By the grace of god she will make a full recovery.
Update
5/11/09
Melinda continues to have stable vitals. Around 7:45 a.m. this morning the respiratory therapist took Melinda off the ventilator and it remained off till 1:30 p.m. Almost 6 hours and we are so excited and proud of Melinda. Melinda continues to have her respiratory treatments to keep her lungs clear. Melinda is a strong cougher which helps break up the stuff in her lungs.
Melinda's trauma doctors talked to us about her progress. The doctors want us to think about a in-patient long care facility for Melinda. Melinda's trauma doctors will get her to breathing completely on her own and make sure her lungs are clear before they transport her to the long care facility. We are very excited. When Melinda wakes up they will start on her rehabilitation.
The nurse evaluated the dilation in Melinda's eyes which is done often on every shift. Since the accident Melinda's left eye dilated fine but the right eye had no response. Today the right eye had a little response and we are elated.
The doctors talked to us about putting a (pic) I.V. in Melinda's arm that goes up to her heart. They assure us that the I.V. in her arm can stay in longer. The I.V. in her hands have to be changed every 3 to 4 days so this will be better for Melinda.
Please continue to pray for Melinda to keep getting stronger and healthier.
"Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord."
Psalm 27:14
Melinda continues to have stable vitals. Around 7:45 a.m. this morning the respiratory therapist took Melinda off the ventilator and it remained off till 1:30 p.m. Almost 6 hours and we are so excited and proud of Melinda. Melinda continues to have her respiratory treatments to keep her lungs clear. Melinda is a strong cougher which helps break up the stuff in her lungs.
Melinda's trauma doctors talked to us about her progress. The doctors want us to think about a in-patient long care facility for Melinda. Melinda's trauma doctors will get her to breathing completely on her own and make sure her lungs are clear before they transport her to the long care facility. We are very excited. When Melinda wakes up they will start on her rehabilitation.
The nurse evaluated the dilation in Melinda's eyes which is done often on every shift. Since the accident Melinda's left eye dilated fine but the right eye had no response. Today the right eye had a little response and we are elated.
The doctors talked to us about putting a (pic) I.V. in Melinda's arm that goes up to her heart. They assure us that the I.V. in her arm can stay in longer. The I.V. in her hands have to be changed every 3 to 4 days so this will be better for Melinda.
Please continue to pray for Melinda to keep getting stronger and healthier.
"Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord."
Psalm 27:14
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Update
5/10/09
This morning we asked if Melinda was off the pain medicine since we were told that information last night. Melinda's nurse this morning said she is still on the pain medicine that the doctors did not want her off of it at this time.
This morning we asked if Melinda was off the pain medicine since we were told that information last night. Melinda's nurse this morning said she is still on the pain medicine that the doctors did not want her off of it at this time.
Update
5/10/09
Melinda had a really good night. Melinda is taking baby steps everyday to heal her body. Melinda's breaths per minute is a little high but the nurse assures us that it comes down on its own. Melinda's nurse says they are monitoring her closely. Melinda was taken off the ventilator this afternoon and was breathing on her own for 3 1/2 hours and that is 30 minutes longer than yesterday. We are very excited! Melinda's lungs are getting stronger each day. The nurse said we could talk a little bit to Melinda. We are excited since we have not been able to talk to her since the accident because of the pressure on her brain and her heart rate going to high. Melinda's nurse says she can hear you and she needs to hear her momma's voice. I told Melinda how much she is loved and that god is healing her body and to keep fighting to get well so she can come home.
Please continue to pray for Melinda and Jon Mann for they are improving a little bit each day. ~~~"Praise God"~~~
Melinda had a really good night. Melinda is taking baby steps everyday to heal her body. Melinda's breaths per minute is a little high but the nurse assures us that it comes down on its own. Melinda's nurse says they are monitoring her closely. Melinda was taken off the ventilator this afternoon and was breathing on her own for 3 1/2 hours and that is 30 minutes longer than yesterday. We are very excited! Melinda's lungs are getting stronger each day. The nurse said we could talk a little bit to Melinda. We are excited since we have not been able to talk to her since the accident because of the pressure on her brain and her heart rate going to high. Melinda's nurse says she can hear you and she needs to hear her momma's voice. I told Melinda how much she is loved and that god is healing her body and to keep fighting to get well so she can come home.
Please continue to pray for Melinda and Jon Mann for they are improving a little bit each day. ~~~"Praise God"~~~
Saturday, May 9, 2009
Update
5/9/09 Evening
Melinda's vitals are stable. Melinda's heart rate is still a little high and she had a fever of 102 today. Melinda was given lortab to bring the heart rate and fever down. Melinda continues to receive her respiratory treatments every 4 hours. Melinda's respiratory therapist says her lungs are doing well. Melinda's nurse informed us this evening that Melinda will be off of her pain medicine. The nurse says the pain medicine will take at least 12 hours to be completely out of her system. This evening we talked with Melinda's nurse about her brain injury. The nurse informed us that Melinda is young and strong and that when Melinda is ready she will wake up.
Please pray for Melinda's full recovery.
Melinda's vitals are stable. Melinda's heart rate is still a little high and she had a fever of 102 today. Melinda was given lortab to bring the heart rate and fever down. Melinda continues to receive her respiratory treatments every 4 hours. Melinda's respiratory therapist says her lungs are doing well. Melinda's nurse informed us this evening that Melinda will be off of her pain medicine. The nurse says the pain medicine will take at least 12 hours to be completely out of her system. This evening we talked with Melinda's nurse about her brain injury. The nurse informed us that Melinda is young and strong and that when Melinda is ready she will wake up.
Please pray for Melinda's full recovery.
update
5/9/09
This morning Melinda's respiratory therapist removed the ventilator to see how Melinda would respond. Melinda was off the ventilator for almost 3 hours and breathing on her own. This is great news! She had no problems and handled it well. The respiratory therapist will only try this a few times a day so Melinda does not get tired and struggle with her breathing. Melinda's heart rate continues to stay high but is kept controlled by medicine. This afternoon the nurse informed us that Melinda is being weaned off of her pain medicine. The nurse said when she is completely weaned she will be very agitated. Tomorrow will be a big day for Melinda. Melinda's family is anxious to see her beautiful eyes open.
Melinda's family wish to express how deeply we appreciate each and everyone of you that has helped Melinda in her recovery. Thank you and please continue to pray for Melinda.
This morning Melinda's respiratory therapist removed the ventilator to see how Melinda would respond. Melinda was off the ventilator for almost 3 hours and breathing on her own. This is great news! She had no problems and handled it well. The respiratory therapist will only try this a few times a day so Melinda does not get tired and struggle with her breathing. Melinda's heart rate continues to stay high but is kept controlled by medicine. This afternoon the nurse informed us that Melinda is being weaned off of her pain medicine. The nurse said when she is completely weaned she will be very agitated. Tomorrow will be a big day for Melinda. Melinda's family is anxious to see her beautiful eyes open.
Melinda's family wish to express how deeply we appreciate each and everyone of you that has helped Melinda in her recovery. Thank you and please continue to pray for Melinda.
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