Wednesday, June 18, 2008

Yesterday was the first time the medical staff has used the word “Progress”. Kenny’s oxygen level is holding at almost 100%. The ventilator setting has been reduced to 40 from 100, but is still doing all his breathing for him. The respiratory therapist told me this morning they will be aggressively reducing the ventilator settings one digit at a time every 12 HOURS. If they can get it down to 27 from 40, he will be put on another ventilator that will only support him breathing by himself. WE HOPE AND PRAY THIS WILL BE THE TURNING POINT FOR HIS RECOVERY. There’s a lot of 12 HOURS ahead and he’s hanging in there. Hopefully no more repeat fluid build up in his lung, pneumonia, infections, or fever.