The doctors just removed her breathing tube. She is still getting some oxygen from a face mask, but the tube is out!!! Hooray! We also have tried the TPA again today, so the doctor will be back in at 3:00 to see if it has done any good.
The doctors have also weaned her sedation medication some. They must do it very slowly so that Kyara does not go through withdrawal. They will also wean her pain medication slowly. This maybe what keeps us at the hospital the longest. The doctors are predicting that we will get home just in time for Christmas...maybe Christmas Eve. Hopefully we can get home before this, but the important thing is that Kyara is ok.
Kyara still has a lot of swelling. Last night and this morning she was able to open her right eye. After a coughing fit this afternoon, however, her eye has swollen back shut. The doctors think that by taking out the breathing tube and eliminating the postive pressure of the machine breathing for her, the swelling will start to go down. The swelling is actually air that they believe has leaked from a small hole in her trachea. The hope is that since the tube is out, the trachea will heal on its own, and the air leakage will stop. This will give the body the chance absorb the free air.
Overall, so far it has been a good day! Gunars and Skylar are coming tomorrow and I can't wait!!
11 comments:
Wonderful news!!!!!!!!!! One less thing to worry about.
We will continue to pray for Kyara and your family.
Marilyn
(Kyle's mom)
Wonderful news! hugs to all
WOW!!! Incredible!! Great way to end the week !!
That is great news!! We were so excited to hear this going into the weekend and knowing that all of you guys will be together. We will still be watching and praying for Kyara to continue to improve and that all the results come out positive. You all have a great weekend together.
Your Willis Road Family....
P.s. Give Kyara a Big hug and kiss from us.
YAY! That is good news! Just when it felt like forward progress was moving so slowly a monumental step has occurred:-) Please give her lots of kisses from us and the puppies!
Love,
Heather, Jimbo and The Furry Four
What great news!!! I'm so happy for you and I know you will be glad when Gunars and Skylar get there tomorrow.
Yabba Dabbba Dooo!!!!!!
Maty
Fabulous news! Keep getting better Kyara. We miss you and want you home soon. You are doing great. Love, Marcia
That is great news! Keep up the fight Kyara!
Genie,
Awesome news!!!!!!! Give Kyara a squeeze for me !!
Love to ALL
Nurse Misty
It seems as though you have now turned that corner!! I was so happy when I heard all the good news. Have a nice time with Gunnars and Skylar.
Ms. Michelle
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