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Si’s ICP is pretty high but his blood pressure is also high. That is good in this case because it keeps blood flow in his brain. The team is on it. They are deciding next steps which could include removing the clot. Si had a good night. He rested. We are still right on theContinue reading “Silas Update #36 (June 7- 1 week since the accident, 9:25 am)”

Hello all! Hopefully this will be our last update of the day. Silas finished the day steady and strong with a very low ICP, great blood pressure, high oxygen levels, etc. The scan came back with no change. That is good and what we expected. The clots are still there. They are not going toContinue reading “Silas Update #35 (June 6, 9:20 pm)”

Silas has had an extremely uneventful day. His ICP has been good but it has been really good for the last couple of hours. So, they will take him down for a CT scan shortly. Please pray for a successful CT scan. Pray that his ICP does not go up too much. Pray for goodContinue reading “Silas Update #34 (June 6, 3:25 pm)”

Silas is still holding steady. The team hopes to get a CT scan today. Based on those results, they will decide if the clot needs neurological intervention. If it does they would do an Embolectomy. Basically, use a catheter to pull it out. Obviously, as with every medical procedure, there are risks. Please pray thatContinue reading “Silas Update #33 (June 6, 11:10 am)”

Silas is holding steady. His ICP is lower this morning, anywhere from 4 to 15, but mostly under 10. The vent is down to 40. His fever is 100.6 All good news. Please pray for a good day today. A day with progress. Please pray that his ICP stays under 10 and that his pneumoniaContinue reading “Silas Update #32 (June 6, 10:12 am)”

Phew. Another good report. Silas is holding steady. His ICP is still 12-14. His oxygen levels are good. They were able to lower the ventilator from 85% to 65%. He is stable and resting comfortably. He does have a fever of 101. That has happened on and off. It’s either part of the storming orContinue reading “Silas Update #31 (June 5, 10:40 pm)”

Silas is still holding steady. We have nothing new to report which is good. He is still at around 14 for his ICP so we can’t do the CT scan yet. All noise/stimulation drives the ICP up. So, Ryan and I are heading home in an effort to let him rest. We will go backContinue reading “Silas Update #30 (June 5, 5:40 pm)”

Silas is good. His vitals look good. His ICP has stayed around 13-15 (still well below 20). While that is good it’s not good enough to tolerate a CT scan right now. So that is on hold. Please pray that his ICP will get to and stay under 10. Please pray for strength and courageContinue reading “Silas Update #29 (June 5, 3:05 pm)”

Si’s ICP is good. The team feels good about sending him for a CT scan. So that will happen shortly. Please pray that his ICP stays down, especially during the scan. Please pray that the scan comes back with good results. Please pray that Si’s heart is encouraged. Oh what a work the Lord isContinue reading “Silas Update #28 (June 5, 2:05 pm)”

Silas has had the bronchoscopy and is settled. They were able to clear most of the mucus. They may have to do it again in a few hours. They are waiting to make sure his pressure stays down before doing a CT scan. He is now on 100% ventilation when had been at 40%. TheyContinue reading “Silas Update #27 (June 5, 12:13 pm)”