The doctors want to remove some of the sedation medication to help Alex get off the vent. He shakes a little when they do this and the family isn't sure why. But he was able to respond to being pinched in more of his extremities. We aren't sure if this is good or not but it seems positive.
The nurses have backed off the pressure on the vent and that is good. The pressure helps maintain the lung volumes when Alex can't do it on his own. They have also dropped his oxygen mix from 100% down to 40%. This is also a good thing. It means he is doing better getting oxygen in his system. The hope is to get him off the vent and breathing on his own.
The family has started to go home to shower and get some rest. This is going to be a long haul and they need to keep moving. Some of them have gotten rooms closer to the hospital and this will help. It is so exhausting for all involved. Being there for Alex and trying to understand everything the nurses and doctors are saying can be difficult.
The nurses did report that Alex is starting to run a fever and this will be watched closely. Beyond that, there really isn't any major change.
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We are all still shocked about this bad news.
We can`t believe what happened.
We got some information from the news,but couldn`t find out how he is doing so far.
We are praying for him everyday that he`ll be better the next days.
Please keep us informed.
We are so concerned.
Alex be strong!!!
My fiance and I are good friends of Curt and Anita Austin. Our prayers and best wishes for a speedy recovery go out to Alex. May the light and love of Our Lord and Saviour keep you during this difficult time. We are praying so very hard for Alex, his family and friends.
Be well; be strong! It's hard to keep a good man down!!
Lee Stevenson
Toronto, Canada
Dear family Shaffer,
dear ALEX,
we wish you a lot of strenght for the next time. We are totally shocked and concerned. We are thinking of you every minute. Everyone of us is hopping that Alex recovers as fast as possible.
Alex be strong!!!
Harald and Harriet Zwatz
Kiel, Germany
I am a good friend of Anita's, and I just wanted you to know that my family & I are praying for you & for Alex every day. We pray God will give you the strength you need minute by minute and that He will carry you through the times you think you can't go on. He holds Alex tighly in the palm of His hand, and He is always in control. May you find peace resting in our loving Father.
Take care of you & know that many prayers are being lifted on your behalf.
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