Neurosurgeon called at 7am. He’s not as concerned about the fever, and more about the plumbing issues. The drain in her brain (EVD) is draining a lot of blood, probably as all of the blood around and in the brain liquifies and can flow. He is concerned that she still needs the drain to make sure her intracranial pressure (ICP) doesn’t go up too high. It may be necessary to put in a more permanent drain, a shunt. Not that big of a deal.
If she stays stable, the plan is to put in a tracheostomy on Monday. As long as she has the present tube, they can not lighten her sedation, and we can’t see what she can do motor and cognitive-wise.
I sent the connection to your Blog to my lists Tasha and Tasha 2. There are about 35 names. Don’t know how many are internet literate enough to actually sign up. I’ll continue my emails to those who don’t..