| Her diffuse brain
injuries remain the major cause for concern ("severe diffuse
axonal injury"). Polly remains in hospital.
She is breathing for herself and coughing - she does not need extra oxygen. Her rib and
clavicle injuries from the crash have healed.
On August 20th she had an operation to fit a gastric rig so
she can be fed directly into her stomach - removing the nasal feed tube has made her more
comfortable. On September 9th she had her tracheotomy removed.
She is now showing signs of some awareness and this is
allowing her brain injuries to be more accurately assessed. She can indicate
‘yes’ and ‘no’ to simple questions which is helping to make her
comfortable.
On November 19th she was moved to a rehabilitation hospital.
Now we are looking forward to her getting a full assessment and more appropriate care. She
is in a wheelchair for several hours a day so we can take her take her out of the ward. |
