The bronchoscopy showed that his cartilage airway is weak. When he gets agitated and starts moving around more, the airway collapses. They are thinking that, with the sedation, we will avoid the collapsing airway.
It is hopeful that the airway (made of cartilage) will strengthen with rest. If it doesn't get stronger on its own, he will possibly having to surgically insert a stent (basically a mechanical straw). We will be praying that he doesn't need the stent because it is a foreign body and can cause infection.
We are thankful, though, that he is off of the medication for his blood pressure. That means he's maintaining his blood pressure on his own again. Yeah, God!
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Some questions...
ReplyDeleteCan you clarify the effects of the paralytic medication and sedation?
Are they planning to keep him knocked out for a while yet, or do they want to try to wake him up again?
Hmm, Hey Rach, is this like a trach tube?
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