A couple of tough days.

Change is good. Change is hard. No pain no gain applies to the ICU too. As Ev makes progress and heals, her body complains. A lot. Deep breaths with six broken ribs isn't fun and won't be for a depressingly long time. White count and fever both back down to reasonable levels, and Ev has a new toy - a button to press a few times every hour when things start to really suck. We also learned that pics can be real pickers (70's lingo alert) and that extubation is still 24 + hours away pending better breath signs on the right.

Big thanks to Sue, Suzanne, and Norm. Very generous and loving people. Also, mother bear came out to play yesterday, but we're happy to say she's back in her den. All is safe for UVRMC staff, patients, & visitors.

Thank you everyone. Get well soon Mitch & Mike.

Barry