Bill: Thursday, July 18

1. The pressure in Bill's brain is under control, so the drain to remove fluid was taken out.

2. The breathing tube was removed, and a tracheotomy inserted. This will reduce the risk of ventilator-reduced pneumonia. It will also be less irritating for him, which should help with blood pressure. Everyone says there are usually huge improvements without the breathing tube. The trach is removable once he "passes" his self breathing tests.

3. The feeding tube was removed, and a "PEG" port inserted. Again, another move away from a certain type of another irritating tube, reducing other risks, etc.

So lots of good things today!