Friday, October 07, 2005


Matthew was extubated successfully just after 11pm last night and put back on Vapotherm. As usual, there were several medical professionals in the room for the big event. There was Dr. Daugherty, Dr. Aguillar, Ron the Respiratory Therapist, and Debbie his nurse. On his bed were a stack of wrapped items to have handy in the case of emergency. Ron used adhesive remover to carefully remove the tape holding the Endotrachial Tube in place. Ron and Debbie removed the tube and donned his Nasal Cannula. With all eyes on Matthew to evaluate his ability to breathe, he looked over at Debbie, squirmed a bit when the cannula was taped to his face, and then fell right back to sleep. He truly is "Mr. Anticlimactic".
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1 comment:

Auntie Kim said...

Thank be to God for Matthew's continued progress. Also a very heartfelt thank you to Matthew's doctors, nurses, respiratory techs, and other important staff members who have helping him along.