Pete is fully awake and refusing any further sedation medication. After two days of remaining stable and no adjustments to his ventilator settings they are reducing the pressure used to push air into his lungs (Peep 7, down from 10). Today they plan to start spontaneous breathing trials and if he is successful, he may be able to be off the ventilator by tomorrow.
Thank you for your continued support and extreme generosity!
that's great news!!
ReplyDeleteYay, Pete, keep it up, buddy!
ReplyDeleteLove, Amanda Witte
So good to hear!!
ReplyDeleteChristine Thompson
WOW! This is a very good day.
ReplyDeleteGo Pete go.
Good work docs. Good work Rachelle. Good work Pete! He's going to be pulling the ventilator out himself before too long!
ReplyDeleteYou hit the nail on the head Jeremy! They have him in restraints, otherwise he might have pulled it out already!
ReplyDeleteGREAT news Rachelle!! Stay strong you two.
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Scott P
Pete in restraints!!! Oh man. I am sooo happy to hear he is awake and stable, can't wait to see him soon. :) - Lauren
ReplyDeleteIs it ok to visit sometimes this week or weekend?
ReplyDelete"Refusing"-yep, he's back!
ReplyDeleteLove and prayers!
Jen Kalmbach
Fabulous news! Especially the resistance...
ReplyDeleteLove to you both,
B&L
Awesome news! Yay Pete :) Tom & Edwina
ReplyDeletePete, you amaze us all with your strength and determination. We're here thinking about you all the time and waiting until we can come an visit. (Nice rooster on the post, btw!) Don't worry, I'll come in person to say hi soon.
ReplyDeleteJulie
Our family is cheering for you Pete and Rachelle! Great news again today. Looking forward to talking to you soon Pete.
ReplyDeleteMike Amie and Ally