They keep her heavily sedated so she can rest and recover. She is on a medication that causes some amnesia. We're certain she's not going to want to remember this past weekend. Lynn doesn't even want to remember this past weekend. They are working today to lower the sedative so she can be more responsive. We tried for several hours this morning to get her to move her fingers and toes to no avail but when the nurse suctioned her she furrowed her brow and pushed against my hand. We were all ecstatic. I hope she doesn't remember how mad we had to make her just for a simple response.
She gets her nutrition through her nose. She needs the calories to help her heal. It also helps keep all her insides active and moving.
She's also on an antibiotic to keep infection away. She's getting electrolytes to keep her balanced with the nutrients she needs.
She is obviously on pain medication. Her body has been through a lot this week. They give all ICU patients a stomach medication that will help prevent stress ulcers.
This photo also shows the monitor with her vital signs. This is a constant indicator of how she is doing. Her blood pressure is usually quite normal except when the doctors and nurses start messing with her. Her blood pressure goes up immediately. She just likes to be left alone. Again, we're quite happy she won't remember most of this.
Over the weekend she had two nurses hopping. Now we are just down to one nurse. That's an improvement and we will take any and all improvements at this point no matter how minor. The nurse spends most of the time here in her room. There are other nurses, doctors, physical therapists, respiratory therapists in and out all day. Her room is a hub of activity.
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