9/22 update 9:06 am
Derek Here.......
Encouraging signs this morning. Both the Dr and the PA were in and began the tests to see if Brad could handle being off the sedation medication. They totally turned of the machine that sends the medicine to Brad and within about 15 min the Dr began asking questions. Brad opened his eyes!!!!!!!!!! Although very slightly it was a dramatic step, the Dr would swat at his eyes and Brad would flinch showing a great reaction. The DOC also asked Brad to wiggle his toes on each foot independently and he did, he squeezed both hands on command. The most exciting moment for ME was that the nurse asked if he knew i was there and he moved his head in a slight nodding motion. After about an hour and 1/2 of being off the meds he was then put on a breathing test, he has been breathing on his own for about an hour now!!!! They will leave him off the ventilator a little longer then test his blood to ensure he is receiving enough oxygen, if the blood tests are encouraging he will be taken off the ventilator all together. His eyes are not permanently open due to pain meds but at this writing he is gong through some more verbal command tests and can slowly nod his head yes to questions and still squeezing hands. We are all very encouraged although he still has a long road ahead of him. More to come........
Encouraging signs this morning. Both the Dr and the PA were in and began the tests to see if Brad could handle being off the sedation medication. They totally turned of the machine that sends the medicine to Brad and within about 15 min the Dr began asking questions. Brad opened his eyes!!!!!!!!!! Although very slightly it was a dramatic step, the Dr would swat at his eyes and Brad would flinch showing a great reaction. The DOC also asked Brad to wiggle his toes on each foot independently and he did, he squeezed both hands on command. The most exciting moment for ME was that the nurse asked if he knew i was there and he moved his head in a slight nodding motion. After about an hour and 1/2 of being off the meds he was then put on a breathing test, he has been breathing on his own for about an hour now!!!! They will leave him off the ventilator a little longer then test his blood to ensure he is receiving enough oxygen, if the blood tests are encouraging he will be taken off the ventilator all together. His eyes are not permanently open due to pain meds but at this writing he is gong through some more verbal command tests and can slowly nod his head yes to questions and still squeezing hands. We are all very encouraged although he still has a long road ahead of him. More to come........
posted by Cochran Family at
6:06 AM
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This is Katie, for Sherlocks (and her husband Rodger):
We're overjoyed to read about Brad's progress, amazing !!!!! Since we've moved to KC, KS a month before Brad had his accident, we've not been able to speak to Bob. Please let him know that we've checked in daily to see how Brad is doing, and at this point, sounds like Brad has GOT THIS !!!!
Thank you for this forum to see how Brad is doing. We'll be back.
Tell Brad that Rodger's new job brings him back to Atlanta three days a week and I will be there in the middle of October, and will see him then.
MUCH LOVE,
Katie Jo Juice Johnson
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