Mixed Bag

Dad was awake a lot today. It's clear that his back pain is not a secondary issue, but rather the issue. He needs meds to handle it. Unfortunately taking those meds is not conducive to getting him off the vent. It's a catch 22. We're hoping to find a way. We don't feel all the pain management options have been explored. Other than finding another option though, he's probably just going to have to dig deep. Currently his breathing and vitals are generally good as long as he's getting painkillers. We'll see what tomorrow brings.