We have just returned from the intensive care unit at Auckland Hospital. Jim appeared to be more aware of his surroundings today. He responded to voice commands to grip with his left hand but still has no response from his right side.
He will go into surgery again this afternoon to set the humerus break near his right shoulder. The decision about the tracheostomy will be made tomorrow depending on his ability to swallow. He is in some discomfort with a ventilator tube down his windpipe that the tracheostomy will relieve. The next step, if he is stable, will be a move to the neuro ward. Moving out of intensive care will be a major achievement for Jim, given his state last Monday night. We are hopeful we can all celebrate this later this week.
Hi Jim and all the Philpotts, this is Phoebe Clifford. We are all thinking of you and wishing you all the best. Theo is ready for that table tennis rematch so we can't wait to see you back out there.
ReplyDeleteAll our love, the Cliffords xxxxx
Good news Andy, Brigi and all the philpotts,
ReplyDeletemy thoughts are with you all contantly.Emmet