March 12, 2:00p update

Linda managed well through her first hyperbaric treatment last night. She finished up around 11:00p and they had her settled and back in her room in the ICU around midnight. She had an early call this morning and had completed her second treatment by 10:30a. She's currently undergoing another three hour dialysis treatment before she begins a third trip to the hyperbaric chamber (nicknamed Columbus) later this afternoon.

We had the opportunity to attend the morning staff meeting again today where they discussed Linda's current status and the game plan for the upcoming 24 hours. They reviewed the details of her numerous IVs and medications and focused significant time on her nutritional needs. She continues to be fed through a tube in her nose directly into her small intestine. They're making sure she's receiving the appropriate amount of nutrients due to the fact that she's spending 4-5 hours each day in the hyperbaric chamber (Columbus).

The sores/bruises on her feet and back are considered mild and are being treated by a wound specialist. These should begin to heal now that Linda is able to be moved on to her sides periodically so they can clean and dress the wounds more frequently.

Her coloring continues to look good and she opens her eyes fairly frequently. She still doesn't seem to be focusing on anything when her eyes are open and she's not moving any other part of her body voluntarily at this point. Hopefully she will begin to do so over the next few days.

The Group A Strep infection that Linda's struggling with continues to be of the utmost concern. We're hopeful that the increased focus on combatting this through medication and the hyperbaric treatments will begin to slow it's progression.

We will plan on updating you again tomorrow morning. Thank you all for your love and concern.