So dad moved from the ventilator to the 'Bipath' it gives oxygen and extra power, yesterday he moved to the misty mask, and today they are hoping to move him to just oxygen nose tubes. (on those and eating on his own he can then be moved out of CICU) Currently he is just eating ice chips and applesauce. He will have a swallowing eval later on today and they will probably put him on a pureed and mashed diet (liquids are actually more difficult and they would probably add something to them to thicken them and make them easier to swallow). If he keeps it up he could move out in a couple of days and there non-'immediate-family' members could visit. We'll keep you posted keep checking back. Posted by Jeanette after talking with his overnight nurse just before shift change.
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