There has been some change. Robert’s seizure activity has increased. The Neurologist feels Robert has suffered significant brain damage to the entire brain, specifically higher function. He feels some basic function may still be intact.
The cardiac surgeon removed the ECMO machine from Robert today. It was against what we wanted but the surgeon felt we were wasting resources. Robert has consumed about 3 gallons of blood throughout his stay, which he was bleeding just about as fast as it was going in. It was not thought that he was going to live through this procedure, but he surprised us all. After a little drop in blood pressure the doctors adjusted his heart medications and was able to get Robert to tolerate pumping without any help.
Even though Robert’s seizure activity has increased Gina and I would like to wait till Friday to make any further decisions. The cardiac surgeon has set up an MRI to evaluate Robert’s brain further. At that point I feel we will be in a better position to make a final decision.
There is more to say but it is time to go to bed. I will write more tommorow.