update
16 August 01, 2006 at 04:47 PM PDT
This afternoon, we had the opportunity to meet with Dr. Grollmas regarding Terry’s CAT scan. Unfortunately, the news is not the greatest. The doctor discovered that 3 – 4 strokes had taken place in the brain over the past week. The CAT scan revealed significant damage to both the frontal lobe and temporal lobe parts of the brain. With this type of injury, the doctor expressed that it is common for patients to experience significant changes in personality. Terry’s care will continue to remain the same. The doctor anticipates Terry will receive a tracheotomy within the next two days. We also spoke with the nurse on duty, Liz. She shared with me that Terry has a low grade fever. After taking a sample of the bacteria in Terry’s chest earlier this week, the doctors were able to develop an effective antibiotic to beat the infection. Terry started to receive the new antibiotic today. His chest x-ray is good. Terry is no longer on medication for his blood pressure. Currently, he remains on insulin to control his blood sugar and prevent infection as well as a heavy sedative and morphine. The cheeseburger shake is also still pumping nutrients into his system. He received one dose of Mannitol today and his pressure at lunch time was between 15 and 19. The flood gates have also been unleashed. This news has been very difficult for all of us. However, we must remember that this journey is one in which we need to take day by day. The doctors will not know further details about the injuries to the brain until the swelling is reduced. They also need to conduct an MRI at some point in order to have more comprehensive information on this type of injury. Time is our best friend. Please continue to pray for Terry to have a full recovery. David Quilleon
This afternoon, we had the opportunity to meet with Dr. Grollmas regarding Terry’s CAT scan. Unfortunately, the news is not the greatest. The doctor discovered that 3 – 4 strokes had taken place in the brain over the past week. The CAT scan revealed significant damage to both the frontal lobe and temporal lobe parts of the brain. With this type of injury, the doctor expressed that it is common for patients to experience significant changes in personality. Terry’s care will continue to remain the same. The doctor anticipates Terry will receive a tracheotomy within the next two days. We also spoke with the nurse on duty, Liz. She shared with me that Terry has a low grade fever. After taking a sample of the bacteria in Terry’s chest earlier this week, the doctors were able to develop an effective antibiotic to beat the infection. Terry started to receive the new antibiotic today. His chest x-ray is good. Terry is no longer on medication for his blood pressure. Currently, he remains on insulin to control his blood sugar and prevent infection as well as a heavy sedative and morphine. The cheeseburger shake is also still pumping nutrients into his system. He received one dose of Mannitol today and his pressure at lunch time was between 15 and 19. The flood gates have also been unleashed. This news has been very difficult for all of us. However, we must remember that this journey is one in which we need to take day by day. The doctors will not know further details about the injuries to the brain until the swelling is reduced. They also need to conduct an MRI at some point in order to have more comprehensive information on this type of injury. Time is our best friend. Please continue to pray for Terry to have a full recovery. David Quilleon
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