After a restful Sunday, Dana continues to hang in there. His vitals are continuing to progress and remain consistent. He's recently developed a temperature and the physicians are looking into the source. His new IV line, which provides a port for medicines to be administered, can be left in now for a much longer period of time (up to a year). The old IV lines had to be removed every couple days, then cultured for potential infections. So the new IV line is a really good thing.
They performed an Echo cardiogram (ultrasound of the heart) this morning to determine if there were any "overlooked" issues. The results have not been determined yet.
Dana's left elbow, the one that was dislocated, might need to be reset as the physicians think it might not be aligned correctly.
Dana's a bit more alert and requiring more sedation to keep him from biting his breathing tube or from pulling it out. He's still a feisty one!
That's pretty much all that's going on today....so far. We'll keep you posted.
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Thanks for the updates. I have passed along the news to other Bucknell alums who may not have heard about the accident through the BU XC/T&F listserv but who may have had class with Dana and would also appreciate the updates. I was at Bucknell XC camp with Dana, ran with Dana at BU, was on his ILTM team, and also visited your family's lakehouse one summer. From what I can tell, you are a strong family and raised a strong willed son. My husband and I are thinking of you daily.
Mandy (Youmell)'01 and Chris Bodnar
Nicole and Dex checking in! Thanks for all the details...it helps when you can't be there...
Good to hear that he is steadily improving! Dana and the Carr family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Carrie Suss
Thank you for keeping us updated as I'm know there are many of us who are eager to hear the good news. My thoughts are with Dana and the Carr family.
Brian Torres BU '98
I have the Dana update website on my computer at work, I check it daily! Glad to hear such good news, I'm keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers.
Linda, Rick, Jessy & Courtney (and all the other Carr/Lampman family):
Ever since Jake informed me of Dana's accident, you all have been in my thoughts, and I send a special prayer Dana's way everyday.
Kelli Tipton Lampman, HHDS,NY
Hello All,
We continue to check the updates. Lucky Ryan can do it at work, but I have to wait unti I get home. Rick and Linda - we missed you at the member-guest but many of those present were asking about you and sending their best wishes to the family. Gary was very pleased to see Rick. Linda, I have your cell phone number so might be giving you a call. Hope that is okay.
Wish we were closer so could do more for you. Please don't hesitate to ask if there is ANYTHING we can do.
Hugs & Kisses to all.
Love from the Lakes
We check the updates daily and are very happy to hear the good news about Dana's progress. He is tough, which is one of his many good qualities that will aid in his rehabilitation. You are always in our thoughts and prayers.
Dick and Vickie Bourg
Hi Carr's so glad to be able to check Dana's progress by way of this blog. Please know you are all in our prayers if there is anything at all we can do on this end please call. Love to all, Joe and Jackie
Hi All,
Thanks for all the updates. This was a GREAT idea! Prayers go out to Dana and you all daily. I spoke with your mom, Linda, and she knows she can call on us if she needs anything. All the www's are checking to see how progress is going. We'll keep in touch.
Linda S.
keep fighting on!!!! were all thinking of you....-danny cavanaugh
Folks at the TEPPCO Corning Office and throughout the Company are continuing to pray for Dana.
Make sure he knows I am going to need his help next month planning the Region's Capital Budget for 2008!
Ryan.
We are soooo glad to read that Dana is improving. I have been praying for him MANY times each day and am so thankful for God's kind answers! From, Laura McCormick and family
Your TEPPCO (EPCO) family in Houston are praying for your recovery, Dana! Keep improving and getting stronger!
Dana, We are so happy to learn yo are improving. You are such a strong individual, with a very strong, supportive, courageous family. We all can learn from you during this adversity. God bless you all!
Jim & Rose Anne Swarthout
I wanted to extend my thoughts & prayers to Dana for a full recovery. I knew him as a child & now looking at him all grown up is amazing. He looks so much like his Dad, Bob that I was taken back. God's speed to you Dana.
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