Relapse...

Ron has been delirious all day, like watching someone going through withdrawals. For the past hour, Ron has been breathing at an unsustainable rate. Fortunately we are in ICU and they were able to eliminate a lot of the possible reasons why -- EKG, chest X-ray and blood tests show no clear reason, which leaves agitation. The issue again is 'head up'. He was re-sedated and given some pain medication, but his breathing rate is still elevated. If this continues they will reintubate and go back to the ventilator. Please pray he will continue to remain calm.

Carol