Talk about an update… in preparation to wake Raena up in a few days, here is what has transpired today. They have reduced the pentobarbital to half and were going to replace it with propofol (Michael Jackson drug) but she did so well that they didn’t give it to her yet. It is on standby. They cut off the vecuronium (paralysis drug) because they have raised her body temperature back to normal.
They removed the EEG machine and the wires and diodes from her head and she looks so much better.
The propofol has a shorter half life than the pentobarbital which is why they want to use that instead. The propofol will help when they try and wake her because it only lasts minutes in her system instead of hours or days like the pentobarbital does.
Her scratch on her back is just that and is nothing to worry about and they put a little dressing on it to protect it. Her drainage from her brain is very light pink which is a good sign. Her blood gas results are good, said she is basically back to breathing room atmosphere air as the mixture.
The Dr. said the once a day spikes are not too much of a concern as long as her ICP levels stay good throughout the day.
They bathed her as well and her vitals were good through all of that.
The cooling blanket pad was removed as well as the air conditioning unit. They are going to start feeding her a little bit of food called nutrin which is to give her some calories and help stimulate her bowels.
All in all things sound promising, I’ll update everyone in the morning.
This is wonderful news and answers to all the prayers. Tonight one of the largest churches has their famous all over the world prayer meetings and they will be praying for Raena. It’s called Brooklyn Tabernacle. Raena is going to be fine . Praying also for all of the family cause it’s hardest on you guys. God Bless you all.???
Excellent update! Wonderful to hear that her vitals and ICP maintained through the bath. You’ve got a little fighter there and it’s surely getting her through this. May today be just as promising.
Great news! Sounds like they are getting closer and closer to waking your precious girl up! I can only imagine how much better it must feel to her to get all those things removed from her body, to get bathed, and to get her drugs decreased…she’s only going to get stronger from here! Keep fighting, Raena! MUCH love to you and Nikki!
God bless all of you and special prayers for Raena to get well!!!!!
Mary Joyce
(from New Jersey – Barbara’s sister!)
Wow!!! The best update this morning! Continuing to pray for more progress from here on.
The Cabellons
I read these updates to lily and dwight daily. This is very exciting news! I cannot wait to tell them when they wake up. Raena is in our hearts, thoughts, and prayers.
Robin
This is great progress. Still sending strength and prayers.
Mary and Dylan McCalment
Moffett Elementry
What a great update. Many prayers and positive vibes going out for sweet Raena every single day. She’s such an amazingly strong girl and loved by many.
Keep on fighting, Raena – we’re all right beside you, cheering you on. ♡
The best news I could have heard today… So hopeful. Raena continues to be in my daily thoughts… ?
Positive update! I read them every day and give updates to Kendall. She is thinking of her sweet friend Raena all the time.
Sweet girl! She has been on my mind so much and you are doing such a great job keeping everyone updated. I’ve been following the blog closely. Continuing to send healing thoughts your way. Hope you, Nikki and the girls are all taking care of yourselves as well.
Great news. Prayers still flowing
to Raena