David was awake a lot of the afternoon. They are doing weaning sessions where they have him breathing on his own through the vent for small periods of time. The labs from the second trial period of breathing on his own were better than the first. After he breathes on his own for a while, they change the settings and have the vent do the work so he can rest.
He appears very uncomfortable at times and we are constantly trying to figure out what he needs - if he needs pain medication or suctioning or peace and quiet from his very eager and talkative family.
But we are so thankful that he is able to breathe through the vent and isn't fighting it. And his other vital signs and labs have been good as well. Hopefully we have turned the corner!
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