This will be short as I will hopefully get more of an update via Brad, but here's what he sent so far
The trach is in. The docs said everything went well. Brit is awake and communicating with her tablet and even is smiling.
More later.
Great News indeed, can't wait to get more out to you!!
3:45 PST: More from Brad:
Brit had the trach procedure done in her ICU room today at 1:30 EST. As I said earlier the procedure went well. She is awake and is in the best spirits that I have seen her in the last few days. The positive news since being on the ventilator is that her CO level in her blood is at 56, down from 92 when she was placed on the ventilator. She is also moving good volumes of air through her lungs this afternoon, even better than yesterday. Another positive!!!
From what I can gather from the doctors is that she will be in the ICU for another few days, maybe longer while they see how see is doing with the trach. From there they will move her down to what they call 7200 (the floor for pulmonary patients on a ventilator) where they will begin to work hard on her physical therapy and nutrition level. Although being on a ventilator is a scary situation, I believe Brittany is doing as well, if not better than anyone anticipated. She is definitely a fighter.
Our Beautiful Brittany
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5 comments:
It is great news- Brit, we're all thinking about you in Seattle. Please stay as strong as we know you are, and thanks to all for keeping us posted!
-Luke Hoffman
Good work, Britt! Would love to see that smile!
Kathy
Great news - thanks for the update Brad and Jamie!
Anne
Be strong girl!!! You're in my thoughts!
Hi Brittany,
I am Jamie's little sister (32 years old, so not so little). My daughter Katelyn (8 years old) and I will be following your blog. we are glad to hear that you are settling in at Duke. It sounds like you are in really good hands.
My class of 6th graders and I have been following your progress through Jamie. We watched your Make-A Wish Video. The girls especially liked the shopping experience you had.
We hope to hear more about your journey. You are such an inspiration. Keep up the good work of getting better each day.
Jennifer, Katelyn, and class.
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