[Dailydrool] Pat Update - Sunday Evening

[Sandi Wittenberg]

Pat has been showing very small signs of improvement.  She is completely off
the sedation (Propofol) and has been having trials off the ventilator.
These trials involve removing her from the ventilator and putting her on a
CPAP (Continuous Positive Air Pressure) for increasingly longer periods of
time.  Today she was on the CPAP for 10 continuous hours.  This afternoon
and through the night they are going to alternate 4 hours on and 4 hours off
to allow her to rest.  Her level of awareness is definitely increased and
she is clearly upset by the tubes.  She is moving her head, arms and legs
but not responding to commands.  This is worrisome.  They will be doing
another brain scan in the morning.  Tomorrow they are going to try to
extubate her.  This is very scary stuff . truly a "do or die" moment.  I
will be present when they do this.  Prayers would be much appreciated.  

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