Journal entry by Melissa Burkes —
Marcus had a good uneventful night. His vitals continue to stabilize, his heart rate has been from 90’s to low 100’s , so very excited about that progress. He is in fact moving all 4 extremities! Last night he pointed persistently wanting the CPAP off. They finally obliged at 4 AM and he is only on oxygen. He can mouth pain medication when he needs it and says fan. His nods are deliberate and controlled. He is gaining more control of mouth functions. Nurse said as the dialysis rids his body of the last sedative and paralytic more movement will return. He is motivated to move on his own. Great progress!! Thankful for so many answered prayers!!!
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