Dad's nurses today, Ross and Clark took out the swan cath this morning around 11. Everything went well, but they waited to take out the line in which the swan was put in, meaning he still has a line in his groin just in case they need to put any meds in that way. They are waiting for orders from the cardiologists to see if they can take it out soon. Dr. Haas has not yet made his rounds today, so we are waiting to see him for an update on Dad's status. All has gone well as far as getting the swan cath out, so we're one less machine and one step closer to getting the vent out.
Ross and Clark also turned his sedative from a constant drip to an "as needed" dosage. So, we should start seeing him wake up a bit soon. He has, however, been heavily sedated for four days now so it may take a while...even days...for him to be fully awake and alert. It may even take a few days for him to realize what has happened, where he is, and what is going on.
We turned the Basketball games on this afternoon because we figured he's totally missing out on March Madness and with the lightness of our moods a little TV hasn't seemed inappropriate today. It has had a kind of funny result however in that our two male nurses, who are huge basketball fans have been extra attentive :-) Seems we're the only room with the games on. When I told them what Dad does for a living and that 1620 The Zone is one of his stations, the thought that was pretty cool. They went on and on about listening to the station and "that Kevin Kugler guy". So, to all our friends at The Zone you've got some loyal listeners up here taking care of Dad!
That's all for now. Will update again later when we talk with the Docs.
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Kacey,
ReplyDeleteKeep 'em coming -- you write very well. Your Dad will be most entertained (and somewhat amazed) when he reads your "log".
All of us thank-you for the info -- it makes us feel closer.
Julie B.
One of my funniest memories with Neil is when he, Kristin and Julie(i think) from promotions, and whatever sales manager was handling KOIL Country at the time and I were in a meeting for KOIL. We were talking about airing church services Sunday mornings instead of infomercials. With all the umph he had, Neil said "Oh, add all the church services you want! I'll take that G-D church money anyday over those M-F infomercials!" Kristin and I slowly backed away from the table waiting for the lightening strike.
ReplyDeleteLMAO!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI remember when I turned 21, Neil came into the studio, very serious and said "If you need someone to bail you out of jail, call me first...not your parents". Loved that!
ReplyDeleteShane (Sports Sac) - I've had Neil offer me bail money so many times. Especially one weekend when Brittany, Chandler, and I were going to Kansas City. He truly meant it too. Fortunately I never had to call him for that reason. I only had a close call once :).
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