{Life B/C (before-crash) with Nicholas at the ranch
just a few weeks before the accident)
just a few weeks before the accident)
(please note, that these medical charts were dictated by an RN so I
could understand and read them.)
At 28 minutes past midnight on October 26th, 2008 a chest x-ray demonstrated bilateral pleural effusion and pulmonary edema, and the suggested congestive heart failure. She was running a fever of 39.4 degrees Celsius. There were diffuse rhonchi heard in the right lung.
Nine-plus weeks post-burn, she was still on a
versed drip and morphine PCA. In addition, she still required a propofol drip and large amounts of additional narcotics for dressing changes.
Propofol is often used for dressings changes that involve the face
and/or scraping off dead skin.
On October 27, 2008, her entire body was debrided of any necrotic tissue present.
Stephanie's dressing change was started at 10:00 am and was completed at about 5:00 pm.
Her nurse noted Stephanie's facial grimacing with extremity movement, indicating that movement caused her significant pain.
I am so grateful I am alive.
On October 27, 2008, her entire body was debrided of any necrotic tissue present.
Stephanie's dressing change was started at 10:00 am and was completed at about 5:00 pm.
Her nurse noted Stephanie's facial grimacing with extremity movement, indicating that movement caused her significant pain.
{life A/C (after-crash) and living a happy healthy life)
This week's worth of blogs may have been depressing, but I did it.
I am alive!
Those medical notes are inspiring to me. I overcame so much!
On October 26th, 2008 I was awake, but still not responsive.
I wasn't answering yes or no questions.
I was in a lot of pain and in constant worry and despair.
Notes indicate at this time I would walk the
line between alertness and sleep.
line between alertness and sleep.
I was able to breathe on my own and open my eyes,
and move my head to familiar voices.
I will continue to read the notes as I progress.
My memory begins on November 6th.
My memory begins on November 6th.
I am so grateful I am alive.
I am so thankful to those who stayed with me,
fought for me, and never gave up on my care.
fought for me, and never gave up on my care.
Thank you to my medical team; doctors, nurses, and therapists
who worked with me every day.
Words can't express my gratitude.
I love the AZBC!!!
