Ryan hasn't had much change overnight. They have discontinued the paralytic drug they were giving him. He is still sedated. The MRI has not been read yet. With this being a Saturday, we aren't sure when we will have the results. Ryan has a bit of a fever today. He is still dealing with pneumonia. His blood pressure has been low and they are trying to get it a little higher. They are pushing fluids to do that. When they give him a diuretic to help him pass the fluids, his blood pressure goes down. It is so hard to find that delicate balance. They gave him a bath during the night and he looks good this morning. After being paralyzed, sedated, and having a machine breathe for him for the past 3 days, it is as if this is Day #1 for him. They have turned the ventilator down a little so he can start to breathe on his own. He is moving a little, and for sure he doesn't like having them suction out his airway! I will post again as soon we know anything new.
Love,
Grandma Jeri
Our prayers are with him, he is a great young man.
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"Moving a little" in response to the suctioning is a good sign! Our prayers continue for Ryan and your family.
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We are praying and fasting for him!
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