Update

Thanks to all friends and family and all those praying for Jerry! Today has been a rough day, Jerry was extubated (removed from the ventilator, breathing tube removed) today about 11 am. Breathing has been extremely labored for Jer ever since, he is not tolerating breathing on his own. The respiratory therapist has put him on a bi-pap machine to assist him in breathing however he still is working very hard to breath. My understanding is the bi-pap machine essentially does the same thing the ventilator was doing but less invasive, it uses a face mask as opposed to the breathing tube. As long as Jerry's oxygen saturation levels, C02 levels and respiratory rate remain good they will keep him on bi-pap, if any of those levels get out of acceptable range they will put him back on the ventilator either by intubation (breathing tube down the throat) or tracheotomy. Jerry remains out of the coma however he still is unable to communicate or follow commands. Please keep him in your prayers that his breathing will adjust and that he will be weaned from bi-pap and not intubated.

Thanks to all for the love, support and kindness,

Katie