After an injury of this sort, the doctors say that the swelling should peak around day 4 to day 5. Day 4 ends this evening. Since they pushed Kyle into a deeper drug-induced coma yesterday afternoon, the pressure seems to have stabilized, with fewer peaks and much longer periods of lower pressure. Though we know that we may see more problems today or tomorrow, and this will be a long-term recovery, we're remaining cautiously optimistic. Kyle has a new cast on his right hand, and a splint on his left leg for broken bones, and they plan to have surgery to repair them after the brain swelling issues are resolved. A welcome surprise came when the doctors told us that the bruising on Kyle's left lung has almost entirely dissipated! His right lung didn't have any issues. It looks like the marathons and training will pay off for his recovery. All patients in this type of situation run the risk of pneumonia, and that's likely in Kyle's future, so every bit of strength will help.
All family members are settling in a bit with a few more hours of sleep each day. Support from family, friends, and the community has been very helpful during this critical week.
Mark
July 28, 2008 - Kyle was driving up the Entiat River Road from Entiat when he drifted off the road, over a driveway and collided with a tree. After 11 days in the Critical Care Unit at Central Washington Hospital, he passed away quietly on August 8, 2008, with his mother, father, and brother at his side.
2 comments:
Mark, please know that the thoughts and prayers from all of us at HRD are with you and your family, little is known of what to say in these situations and I cannot even begin to understand what you are going through. The only thing that comes to mind is that we are here for you if that helps at all. I pray, and I have been praying for your son and the rest of your family, please try to always have hope, try to stay positive and know there is always hope. God Bless you all. Jennifer Kraft, HRD
To the Arras family, We are very sorry to hear about Kyle. We WILL have Kyle in our thoughts and prayers. Neil Dewey retired 433
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