The Minister's Cat: ICU

Thursday, August 20, 2009

ICU

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

John arrived at ICU around 2:00 am and had an MRI later on in the morning. That revealed that he had an odontoid (C2) fracture. This is a very serious high cervical spine injury on the neck. He is unable to move his arms and legs. The decision was made to operate to stabilize the injury the following day. John opened his eyes and nodded and shook his head in response to Laverne's questions, but could not talk because he is on a respirator. Laverne went home to her sister Marsha at their home and met their sister Dr Eleanor, who flew in that night to help support.

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Calm in the storm - blessings and praises

1 ATV was on the trail minutes after Johns accident. He was able to get help ASAP while Laverne was able to stay and assist.

2 The cement blocks had been removed from the beginning of the logging road so that the ambulance could back in right away.

3 The nurses at the hospital were the right ones. One worked with John and one graduated with Laverne. They were Connie and Ellen.

4 Good friends Lee & Don, Bob & Pat were at the hospital quickly.

5 Laverne was able to fly with John on the Medivac helicopter as this is unusual.

6 In vancouver Beth Sykes a Cascades church friend was coming on shift on ICU after a week in Mexico.

7 Tom Freeman a friend was in town to Visit John the first day.

8 The many prayers and help. Those who have helped by taking DVBS, feeding cat, gathering belongings, (and bringing them down), and getting the bikes home.

9 Karen from 100 Huntley St called out friend Patricia and said she sensed that a close friend needed prayer.

10 Sister Eleanor was able to get a quick flight and be there before surgery.

11 John was able and ready to get a tracheotomy in good time instead of days or weeks later.