Met with one of the neurologists this morning. They need to rule out meningitis as a cause for Glen's sleep state before they will address Glen's prognosis. If it is meningitis, then maybe there's a chance for better recovery. The team was beginning the procedure at the end of visiting hours this morning and will probably not have a definitive answer for a couple of days.
Glen is still sleeping, although he was opening and closing his eyes toward the end of our visit. His bed is set to move him in various positions throughout the day to keep him from getting any rubs, and they are exercising his limbs 3 times during the day too keep them from stiffening. The pupil in his left eye seems a little larger today than it has been, and I have completely no idea if that is a good sign or not.
Yesterday when I was there and I touched his forehead and lifted his arms, his heart rate increased and for some reason his blood pressure started skyrocketing up in the 205 - 210 range. Wow - I could see it climb on the monitor. The nurse came in and told me that sometimes when he is overstimulated his pressure seems to start climbing. I just continued to talk to him instead of physically touching him and that seemed to help his vital signs. Today, it didn't make any difference in his pressure if you touched him - so Desiree and I I kept a hand on him to let him know we were there. I guess maybe he really was in a deep sleep and not in that dreamy state or whatever it is when he is able to partially open his eyes.
Still, friends, will keep you updated as we get info from the doctors. Thanks for all the prayers and emails.
Have a pleasant afternoon!
Sincerely,
Darla
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