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David:

Dad was admitted to ORMC through the Emergency Department yesterday. He has serious pnemonia and was placed on a ventilator. A test was performed of his lung tissue to determine what type of bacteria it is. He is on antibiotics, heavily sedated but resting comfortably; responding to what is called “forced pain” – a pinch by the nurse. If improvement was going to happen, it would in 24-48 hours and did tonight. 

I talked with Mom just a little while ago and she spoke to his nurse who said he is maintaining an adequate oxygen level in his blood with lower settings on the respirator (80% to 50% oxygen levels). Vitals are stable. Color good. The goal is to wean him off the respirator so he can breathe on his own again.

It is good to be here with Michael and Oscar. We are going day by day. I’m getting an earlier flight home on Sunday so we can go by the hospital, but won’t be back to the house until after 9 pm.

I’m going to call your parents in the morning.

Will post another update tomorrow night.

Jen