Colin is much better - respirator down to 2 ! really excellent - heartrate still a bit high, temp normal - specialist talking about possibly moving him to EL next week !
A picture tells a thousand words - heres a pic of Colin just after he bliksem'd a sister (serious - gave her a bloody lip)- then mom was tugging on his other arm and he gave her hand a smack as well - the sister was quite upset - first time in 27 years she's been smacked by a patient. She can count her lucky stars - I think it was just a warning smack - better treat him with more respect from now one - No wonder they keep him tethered.
He might be off the ventilator in 48 hours and not a second too soon as it looks like he wants to discharge himself pipes and all - I released his right arm and it wasn't 5 min before he managed to pull out his ventilator pipe which I managed to stick back in before any alarms went off.
I asked him for a smile for the photo which he gave quite obligingly.
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He does look rather pleased with himself. I have a good feeling now, and think the period of major worry is very nearly over. I reckon we're going to be chatting with him pretty soon. Looking forward to him getting moved to EL under less restrictive hospital conditions so I can visit.
C'mon Colin, I know you like sleeping during the day, but this is ridiculous! Chris.
Good news Leon, thanks for the really encouraging picture. Get better soon Colin. David Battaliou
If all goes well he may be moved next week - this is an extremely difficult time for him as he wants to move and get up but they wont let him but it wont be long now. Look forward to seeing you Chris - will let you know what the plans are and nice to hear from you Dave - thanks for the support and good wishes.
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