Zach is still at the Baptist Hospital in the SICU in Pensacola, FL. Xrays reveal no tissue damage to his lungs. The mechanical process is the reason he is still having to breathe with a respirator but that is expected because of the broken ribs, bruising and swelling of the lungs. As this begins to heal, the doctors expect for him to begin to breathe on his on again. The doctors said not to get too concerned on a daily basis about the respirator rate, peeps, and pressure changes. They will continue to tweak these for his utmost comfort during the healing process. He remains in an induced coma and the doctors are keeping his vital signs stable. They expect this healing will progress over a month and he has now been in the hospital a little over a week. We are thankful there is no neurological or spinal damage. He will not have to have his broken jaw wired because the break was a fracture that did not require this. We continue to praise God for his continued healing.
Thanks everyone so much for your prayers and concerns. We love you all!!
