06:42 -- It could be a relatively important day today. I met with Dr. D. yesterday afternoon, who will be working days and taking care of Max until June 8th (yea!). He said that Max is receiving minimal assistance from the ventilator and, if Max cooperates with this morning's final vent change, he could go back on CPAP as early as this afternoon. If he struggles with the new setting, tomorrow he'll go back. Dr. D. also said that there is no way to know how long Max will be on CPAP -- could be a day, could be weeks. It's up to Max now as to how long and how much breathing assistance he'll need. Apparently the CPAP is very uncomfortable.... The best way to measure his success is through the twice-daily blood gasses (gases? I hate English) paying particular attention to the CO2 level. Coming as no surprise, we'll just have to "wait and see" how he does. Dr. D. was impressed with his color and his progress. It's so good to know he'll have continuity of care through this critical time.
I have an appointment with Social Security today to discuss supplemental health insurance (through disability) for Max. If we're approved, everything our regular health insurance doesn't pay for will be taken care of through SSI.
Meaghan's up, so I'm off.
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