She said that they were able to keep him on "C-Pap" trials alllllll day today - YAY! This means he has been breathing on his own all day through the ventilator, and it is simply keeping his airways puffed open. Since he did so well today, they are going to keep him on the same settings through the night (instead of increasing to mechanical breaths) - And the orders right now from Dr. Strickland are to extubate tomorrow as long as he stays strong throughout the night & morning. She also said that his stomach is still tolerating the tube-feeding well, and she has reduced both his sedation & heart rate medication - which are both doing well (heart rate in 70s, wow!)...
Let's all hope that the 3rd time is the charm!!
Love, Hallie
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