In the ICU
Zack is stabilized and is doing great. He's all set up in the ICU and has two nurses taking care of him. His sinus rhythm is normal, which means his heart is pumping normally. So far, he hasn't need a pacemaker (although one is ready just in case). He has been talking a bit, but sleeping most of the time. His only complaint is thirst -- we'll be able to give him water once his digestive system wakes up. Until then, he'll be getting fluids via IV.
Here he his with all his lines and monitoring equipment:
Nurse Anke checking his lines:
He's on the good stuff, and feeling no pain:
Here are his vitals. From top to bottom: heartbeat (green), respiration (pink), blood pressure (red), blood oxygen (light blue):
Things are looking good! He'll probably be pretty groggy until tomorrow. We'll post more updates once he is more alert.
Comments
Zach - I work with your mom and I am so glad that you are doing so well. You are in my thoughts & prayers. Carol
Posted by: Carol Thornton | July 9, 2008 05:19 PM
Great News! Ya'll continue continue to be in our prayers.
Susan, John, Blake and Meredith.
Posted by: John & Susan Palmer | July 9, 2008 05:29 PM
Great to hear that everything has gone smoothly and successfully. Now for a speedy recovery! Mayu and I have been thinking about you, Zack.
-Uncle Matt
Posted by: Matthew Haswell | July 9, 2008 07:08 PM
Hi Zack, It's me Scottty in California. I'm glad you are doing okay. Our moms work together. I'm a year ahead of you in school so if you ever have any questions about 1st grade let me know. My mom and me are looking for our knock knock joke book but it's gone missing! We'll keep looking and share some our favorites with you this week.
Do you like Pokemon? I like Pokemon and Star Wars Legos. Oh and Super Mario Brothers on the DS.
Zack, it's good to be your new friend in California.
PS I lost my tooth yesterday! It fell on the floor during marshall arts! I got $5 from from the tooth fairy!
Posted by: Michelle McIntyre | July 9, 2008 07:52 PM