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Old 08-04-2011, 05:34 PM
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(((Kirby))) - ICP is intracranial pressure, meaning the pressure on his brain...just so you don't think they're talking a foreign language. I'm glad they are monitoring it, and are ready to take action if it keeps going up.

They often do put people in comas and back on a ventilator for just a bit because it lets the brain rest. I worked in this type of ICU, and though I know it's scary, tell him that I think he's in good hands and there are literally hundreds of people praying and sending good thoughts for you all.

If you have any questions, you're more than welcome to call me. I know when doctors got to talking, before I was a nurse, it was pretty hard to figure out what the heck they were talking about.

Thanks again for keeping us posted.

Hugs and prayers,

Amy
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