Just off the phone with David, 12pmEST
They are going to try and extubate Steve (remove the breathing tube) within the hour.
The measurements that they’ve been able to take suggest that the swelling has gone down and he *may* be able to breathe on his own. There are also significant risks in keeping him intubated for this long… one of which is he could loose his voice.
Once they extubate, they will take measurements and determine how well he’s breathing. If the extubation is successful, they can reduce his sedation meds and he could talk. If this is not successful, then they will need to re-intubate him.
Please pray for a successful extubation, and that Steve would be able to breathe and talk on his own.
The surgery is schedule for this Wednesday, but that is entirely dependent on the fever, etc.