January 26th

Brenda is still critical in medical/surgical ICU. The respiratory therapist has been trying towean her off of the ventilator. They tried the Cpack setting, so she was breathing in her own. She did this for a short period of time. The renial doctor reported that her kidney output was acceptable. However, she is not processing toxins so they are going to put her on hemoglobin dialysis today. Her heart rate is being controlled by medication, this will be done until they can get the Afib under control.