Originally Posted by
TheNewbie
So my dad is a little weaker today and they had to increase his oxygen. He is still on heated hi flow and sometimes uses the non rebreather.
The nurse caring for him today was less optimistic and thinks things are degrading and mentioned the vent but the Intensivist seemed “more” optimistic today and basically says he should get better and didn’t see the vent in his future.
His oxygen would go down, even hitting the 60s at times, during hard coughing fits, but is otherwise doing well if he’s not coughing.
We’ve talked to him several times today, and while he has what sounds like a dry cough, he can talk for several minutes.
We were warned that set backs may happen but it’s still stressful to deal with. Hopefully it’s one step back and two step forward.
Just an update, and I’m open to any advice from the medical staff, or anyone else with a good idea.