The doctor performed a bronchoscopy this morning in an effort to determine the origin of the fever. The lungs looked a little "fuzzy", leading him to believe Phil may be developing pneumonia, which is not uncommon for someone who has been intubated this long. But any sort of infection is the enemy, so they began treating him with antibiotics until the culture can give them a more detailed diagnostic (1-2 days for it to grow). If it looks like he will need the ventilator much longer, they will likely perform a tracheostomy to reduce the risk of infection while the ventilator is required.
They continue to use sedation to keep him comfortable. A couple of notches down and he wakes up to show his handsome blue eyes (that give Rhonda great comfort) and now famous facial expressions, while still enjoying his happy place. A couple notches back up and he's back asleep in his VERY happy place. If it were only so easy to control his jabber level under normal conditions.
All other vital signs and healing appears to be progressing as expected. The drainage from his chest cavity is slowing and once it stops they will be ready to remove that tube. Perhaps the greatest comfort is he's never going to remember any of it.
Matthew, Chapter 8,verses 5-13.
ReplyDeleteIt was with great sorrow that Dena & I learned of what had happened to a member of my long time second family (I still remember taking photos at y'alls wedding). Phil & the whole family will be in our thoughts & prayers.
ReplyDeleteScott W
I just now heard of all this & it breaks my heart. I'm so glad to see that Mr. Carr is progressing though. I love all of you. Yall are in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteLove, Alex Hodges
P.S. Ash-ka-pash, you have been one of the best friends I've ever had & I know how strong you are, but please don't hesitate to ask for anything. You know I'm always here for you girl. Love, Al Pal
Please let Ashley know that Colleen Hale is at YoungLife camp in Colorado but is praying for Phil and has asked for him to be lifted up in prayer by all the campers. She sends her love and hugs.
ReplyDeleteHi there! Love keeping up with the blog and the positive spin on such a rough time!
ReplyDeleteI work with Rhonda and just wanted to pass along I'm keeping up with Phil's progress, saying prayers of thanks and requesting the recovery continue to go well.
Tried to figure out how to comment on the blog but just am not that technologically savvy!
Thanks for passing that along. :)
Wendy Whitlock