In case it hits the newspapers...there was a fire today in her ward. Somebody put a potato in the microwave with a papertowel around it...well, tater caught fire. The smell is SO nasty. They've closed off the ICU rooms from the main ward and everyone is fine.
Sara has, for the past hour or so, been having a little up and down trouble with breathing. She's been moving some junk into her breathing tube and needing to be suctioned. She had a hard time for a few minutes and got a little scared - which is totally understandable.
They've bumped up the amount of oxygen they are giving her, but she's still having a little trouble maintaining her blood oxygen saturation level (SpO2). Her nurse has called the respiratory therapists as we're getting concerned about her status. Nurse-Carlo has bumped up her oxygen percentage up to 100%.
The RT says it looks like her left lung is either partially collapsed, or half full of junk she needs to move. They are calling the docs to get instructions to make her more comfortable and get her breathing easier.
I talked to her and she is scared right now, but not in a lot of pain. She knows we are here and watching her very closely.
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Hi Kristina,
ReplyDeleteThis is Carol McCabe, Tim's mom. Tim just sent me the blog site so I can keep up on Sara's condition. Please know that both Tim and I are praying incesently for Sara. I've known her since sixth grade and she is indeed a fighter. Please also know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of Sara's family and friends. My heart has rarely been this heavy. I'm currently working at Mountain Shadows Middle School and Laurie Mason and the staff members who knew Sara when she was there are also deeply saddened by the news. All send there regards and express their love for Sara.
Carol