Continuing on from yesterday Dr Peter Hopkins has opted to perform a Bronch again this morning, just to ensure that all the muck (secretions) that were cleaned out yesterday aren't reforming and blocking the airway. The Bronch showed a small build up of secretions however, it's 100% better than yesterday.
It's a good point to note that the issue with the "secretions" is only natural due to Ben's inability to cough. With Ben being unable to cough, the nurses perform routine "suctions" which help to clear the muck for him. This will be something that will be resolved after he is off the ventilator and able to learn how to cough again.
Ben's heart is still beating a little quicker than normal, at around 110 - 150. This morning they performed a cardioversion to help fix this. In short it's an electric shock that helps even out the heart rate with out the use of drugs. The drugs they would normally use in this situation may effect the lungs which is why the doctors and nurses have shy'd away from this approach.
The cardioversion worked, bringing the heart rate down from 150 to an even 90-100!
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