An ex coworker and good friend flew off an ATV into a tree without a helmet. She had two surgeries and was in a medically induced coma for a couple weeks. She
has definitely suffered brain damage, to what extent won't be known until she begins to recover. They had to remove parts of her skull to allow the
swelling to occur and not do more damage. Got an update yesterday. Her "bolt" was removed from her head as the ICP stayed below the threshold of
concern. The parts removed from her skull may be replaced in a couple of months. As of Friday, swelling had not yet appreciably decreased. She is off the
ventilator but still breathes through her tracheostomy supplemented with humidified oxygen. The most recent MRI showed that she has had some small strokes on
both sides of her brain which is partly responsible in taking so long for her to wake up. Tuesday last week her man said goodbye to her (she was in one of her
few "awake" periods - her eyes were open) and he swears she rolled her head towards him and "looked" at him. Her sister walked up on the
other side of the bed and she rolled her head towards her, and "looked." (Parentheses are because she is not focused on anything)
Should I hold out any hope or write her off? Anyone know about this crap?
Should I hold out any hope or write her off? Anyone know about this crap?
