Zoe is still stable.
The next CT scan will be Sunday, if things continue to progress well. They are noticing an area of possible injury in her right temporal area, but the neurosurgeon said that it is not surprising given the traumatic experience she had in surgery. Frankly, he had expected to see more injury sites.
He continues to be pleased with Zoe's progress, but, he says we are not out of the woods yet. He still plans to keep her sedated until Sunday, possibly Monday.
Zoe comes close to waking at times. When she does she thrashes, moves her head back and forth, kicks her legs, and brings her right hand to her face to rub her nose or eyes.
Morphine makes people itch.
When she thrashes they give her a bolus of medicine to calm her back down. I do talk to her, but I notice that often my voice and Jeff's voice can cause her to thrash more. As though she is trying to reach us somehow. We spend time with our hands on her and have soft music playing.
Her head is swelling up--she looks like a kid from the Peanuts strip.
I'm home for the night--Jeff is staying tonight in the PICU with her. My stay there last night was not restful--as you might imagine. So, hot shower for me and off to bed.
1 comment:
Zoe has an amazing spirit and is not afraid to show it! You three are in my thoughts and prayers, sending all the positive energy I can find your way.
Jane
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