Well it was a rough day, the reports that I received were that Ari was more sleepy and having some right sided weakness the nurse and RT were concerned. They called the neuro-surgeons back in and they agreed that she seemed worse. They did a CT scan which was unchanged (a good thing) but wanted to get a better look, so they want to do another angiogram.
Unfortunately due to another emergency she got pushed back and they will do her first thing this morning. She is sedated and on the breathing tube again, mostly because she was going to go to surgery anyway but also to "protect the airway" should her Neuro status decline further. They also now have her on continuous EEG monitoring to make sure she is not having seizures. Mostly they feel this is related to the Vasospasms. I can't say it enough but I am so grateful to the Hospital Staff for doing such a great job.
Second Update:
Ari had her angiogram today and they did an angioplasty which is when they try to dilate the blood vessels with the balloon. She is going to remain intubated and sedated for the next 3 days and they want her to rest. I encouraged her parents to use this time to do the same. Patt said that the doctor told her that the vaso-spasms can be life-threatening and we have "wait and see."......And Pray.
--Amy's updates from today, posted by Kasey.
--Amy's updates from today, posted by Kasey.
Thank you Kasey for putting together the site. Ari has touched SO many people and I am so grateful for all of the support. I know the rest of the family is too. I just hope that everyone keeps Ari in their thoughts and prayers.
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