The Routine

One thing I have to do for a nurse to come in and help take care of Brennen is document the routine. Here's the evening routine:

[Starts around 8:30pm]
Snack (200-500 calories if possible for weight maintenance)
Medicines
Brush Teeth
Remove body brace (clean brace with rubbing alcohol)
Resporatory Treatments: Vest and Nebulizer
Remove foot splints, support socks, and compression bandages
Undressing/Toileting
Shower
Back in chair
Nasal Rinse
Nasal Spray
Put in bed
Dress for bed
Physical Therapy
Bandage face (prep for nasal mask)
Put on Nasal mask/chin strap
Position for sleep (1 pillow, 1 blanket, 1 rolled up towel for legs, one pillow under back, cervical pillow under head
Turn on night ventilator and adjust to stop leaks
Adjust ceiling fan and blankets for comfort
Lights out!
[Between 10:30 and 11:00]

Next time: the morning routine.