ICU Day 3 (Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012)

12:00pm Text update from Justine:
     Eric was put back on the breathing machine an hour ago. They take blood and test him every 2 hours to see how well he breaths in his own. While  he is on the ventilator they keep him a little sedated and pain meds going so he is comfortable. He is able to write if he needs to say something. Talk of starting chemo tonight. No feeding tube yet but will prob start that soon.

10:45am Justine just sent this text:
     They are testing him the next hour to see if he can breath in his own with the tube in. If it all looks ok they may take it off today and do a cpap (“continuous positive airway pressure” breathing machine).


9:00am Update from Justine’s dad
     Some good things to report this morning. Gayle stayed the night in ICU with Eric while Justine stayed home catching up on needed sleep and taking care of Tayvia. Gayle came home this morning pleased with the care Eric is getting and stated that progress was made during the night. Gayle reported that Eric’s blood pressure and heart rate had dropped to better levels. Indications so far are that last night’s spleen procedure may have been successful (keeping a close eye on that). Eric’s first day on a ventilator will be an adjustment but he is alert and aware of what is going on. Eric may get some type of feeding tube today for sustaining his energy. Justine will be at the hospital with Eric today.