January 19th

Brenda has continued to show small signs of improvement, but we are only just getting started. The Respiratory Doctor decided this morning that after this 3 hour increment on her stomach, they will place her on her back for 24 hours. That adjustment will only last if she can tolerate it. They evaluate her tomorrow morning in order to make a desicion on treatment. Last night they started the CVVHD (24) dialysis. Her kidney numbers showed a slight improvement. Tomorrow, they will evaluate and make decision on this treatment as well. All the other treatments remain the same; dressing change, medication, and respiratory therapy every 4 hours.