More positive news this afternoon. James is still off the paralytic, which is good. It has not been an issue today, as it was when they tried previously. In addition, his sedation has been decreased by 50%. However, he is still fully out and unaware. He will not wake up for days, and only if he continues to improve will they try to wake him to where he would know where he is or have any awareness. When moved today his face grimaced and his closed eyes moved or twitched. This is good, a sign that his body is responsive and is waking up from it's paralyzed state.
The oxygen being provided by the ventilator has been decreased to 50%. Even with his body doing more of the work, his blood oxygen level remains acceptable at 51, with a saturation of 86%. In addition, they are starting bedside dialysis to assist his kidneys. The ECMO machine is running at the maximum level. They continue to give him blood and platelets.
There have been several up's and down's since James was first hospitalized on January 30th. Since then it had seemed his overall condition was not materially improving. He is still critically ill, and I am not trying to be overly optimistic, but yesterday and today have been a very positive trend.
It is humbling to know there are so many people pulling for Jimmy.
It is encouraging to know that Jimmy and his body are fighting harder and making some progress.
Dave,
ReplyDeleteThank you for the updates and I am sending positive energy/thoughts for Jim, and for you and the family. Jim needs everyone pulling for him, but the caring family needs support as well.
Thinking of all of you.
Linda Cisler
This is AWESOME news! Prayers work. We will keep praying and keep cheering for Jim to keep getting better and better.
ReplyDeleteGary
Praying!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for all the updates. Keep them coming.
David, we are all praying for your bother and your entire family. I hope Jim continues on a upward trend and that his body continues to heal. Take care
ReplyDeleteThe Bailey Family.
“The greatest healing therapy is friendship and love.”
Really appreciate the updates...am checking in several times a day and praying throughout the day.....
ReplyDeleteGod is good and it appears he is answering prayers. Jim and your family will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. May prayers continue to lift all of you up during this time.
ReplyDeleteKris Carver Davis
Praying for Jimmy and the family! I check the blog everyday and really appreciate the updates.
ReplyDeleteDave--that's wonderful news today. I continue to pray several times a day for Jim and for the doctors caring for him, as well as for you and the family. I know this must be extremely stressful for your mom and and dad. If we can do anything, just let us know. Thanks for the updates.
ReplyDeleteLinda Freed
So glad the news is Positive tonight... He is putting up such an amazing fight!!! I will continue to keep you all in my thoughts and prayers!!!
ReplyDeleteToni Bobak
Thanks for the detailed updates. We've added Jim to our prayer list at church. I continue to check here regularly and an glad to hear he's showing some positive signs. Your family is my thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteJulie (McWhirter) Williams
Still thinking about the Tenney family and praying for Jim. Thanks for the updates.
ReplyDeleteJo Anne Huck
Keep the Faith!
ReplyDeleteWe are all praying for him and thinking nothing but positive thoughts for him. Thanks for keeping us updated.
We're thinking of you all and sending positive thoughts and energy Jim's way!
ReplyDeleteDave- I'm glad to hear the good news today. Lisa Karcher(my best friend)said to please let you all know she is keeping you all in her prayers!
ReplyDeleteThis is great news and truly answer to prayer. Thanks for keeping us updated and allowing us to send up prayers for Jim and your family.
ReplyDeleteMark Wurtzbacher