Update 6-23 to 6-24

Medical Update:
The last 2 days have seen many encouraging improvements. On 6/23 Patti's sedation was decreased significantly so that she was less confused and also able to write some notes on paper to the family! The diuretics to remove her extra fluid around her lungs and body have also worked very well (eliminating liters of extra fluid over the last 48 hours). So much fluid was expelled that for several hours today (6/24/09) she was able to do most of the breathing on her own ('cpap' mode)! The team was so encouraged that they extubated her (removed the breathing tube) and she was able to speak with Thatha and several others (She asked if she could go home!). However she was still too weak to continue breathing on her own and within hours had to be re-intubated. The fluid in her lungs is still present but improved from several days ago so they're still hopeful to try and get her off the ventilator as soon as possible.

Written by: Bates Moses, MD (Grace Patti's grandson)