10:30am. Kevin had the tracheostomy last night. The breathing tube is now routed from his throat and not his mouth. He is making more deliberate moves as he comes more and more out of the sedation. Unfortunately, he pulled out the tube from his throat so he now has to be restrained. This is expected as he will become more aggitated coming out of the sedation. A feeding tube will be surgically routed to his stomach today. Currently the feeding tube is in his mouth. Thus, more cause for his aggrevated state.
More blood work has varified that Kevin has a condition called Protein S. This was not caused by the accident, but it is a condition he has because his blood is thicker than usual. It means he is more prone to blood clotting. The cure for this condition are blood thinnners, but because ofhis brain injury they cannot use blood thinners until his brain is more healed. If they were to give him blood thinners right now his brain would begin to bleed again. Unfortunately, the filters that were put in his upper arm areas will not catch any clots if they form above that area. Tami asks that you pray that clots to do form above the areas where the filters were put. It is very hard for the family to see Kevin struggling as he comes out ofthe sedation. Please continue to pray for strength and peace for Kevin and for his family members who are caring for him by his bedside. Karin
11:30am. I forgot to mention a couple of things. Sarah's mom will be flying back home tonight. She was able to be with Sarah for the last three weeks. A friend of the family is currently creating a blog for Kevin with the permission of Sarah. It should be ready to go within the next couple of days. We'll get that info out to you as soon as it is set up and ready to go.
11:45am. Tami called to let me know that Kevin will be having his first MRI since the accident three weeks ago. He had been too unstable to have this test done. The MRI will be done on his neck and brain. Hopefully, if things look good, they will be able to remove his cervical collar and this will make him more comfortable.
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Sarah, Tami, Everett, and Keith:
We've appreciated the updates from Karin. Since we heard of Kevin's accident three weeks ago we've been praying. Many all over the country are thinking and praying for you!
Much love from Kathy and Tim Hall
We are praying Psalm 29:11 for all of you. May the LORD's strength and peace be real to the whole family!
-David and Carol Fabarez
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