- They got her up twice today for a little walk, which pretty much exhausted her but really helps with the body fluids and recovery. She is not as puffy today.
- Oxygen levels continue to improve and they started to reduce the amount of oxygen she is on: started out the day at 70% and now at 40% (the air we breath is 21% if you were wondering).
- Has developed phlebitis in left arm unfortunately which is causing some discomfort.
- The fluid draining from her head has been pink up until today. It is almost clear now :).
What's Next
Days 4 and 5 are the days that vasospasms generally occur. That's tomorrow and Saturday. To prevent this: body fluid levels have been kept high, medication given, constant monitoring of blood flow in main vessels in brain (transcranial doppler) amongst other things. Why so concerned about vasospasms? They cause strokes. Please keep her in your prayers and thoughts.
vasospasm:
an abnormal narrowing or constriction of arteries due to irritation by blood in the subarachnoid space.
transcranial doppler (TCD):
an ultrasound device used to measure blood flow through an artery in the brain.
