Tuesday, March 20, 2007

4:00 p.m. Update

We have been in a private room in 5 West-Neuro Surgery wing on the 5th floor since around 1:00 p.m. It took us a little work to get up here, seeing that this unit still had Katie scheduled to come up from the ICU on Wednesday. But, we finally made it up here.

They have already put her through quite a lot of testing today. I won't go into it all but most of it had to do with her hearing sounds and words. Tomorrow morning she is scheduled for some extensive language mapping. As long as Katie can tolerate it, it will last approximately 2 hours.

The head EEG technician, Dr. Asano just told us that Katie had 7 seizures, the last being around 2:30 a.m. this morning. Dr. Asano is in the room right now setting up for some language testing right now. This will help map out where the language cortex is located in relation to where the seizures have been occurring. There is a possibility that the language cortex could be in the area where the seizures are originating from. That would not be good because they have to remove any brain tissue that is causing the seizures.

6 comments:

Anonymous said...

Dear Hugan Family,

I am very thankful that you have set up this informational site for Katie. Sandra, I have been thinking of you and your family quite often and it is nice to be able to know Katie's progress without bugging you and your family.Please know that I have been praying for Katie and your family.Katie seems to be very strong and willing to keep her fight going. We all know that God is with her all the way.
Brenda (Curves Employee)

Anonymous said...

Dear Bro. Bob and Sis. Sandra,
We are praying earnestly for your Katie right now. Also for you two as well as the grandparents and all of your family. May God continue to give you the strength that you need right now. Just know that we love you all and will continue in intensive prayer for Katie.

Mark, Sherrie, and Amanda Titus

Unknown said...

Dear Katie,

We are praying for you and we miss you. My freinds in my class are asking about you. RuthAnne wants you to come back to school.


Love,
Cassie

Anonymous said...

I just wanted to say "hello" and let you know I am thinking of you all ! Please tell Katie Sam and I are praying for her and your whole family also. I hope you guys are doing ok yourselves. God Bless you ! :0)

Carl said...

Pastor,

Even though I may be far away right now, know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers.

Carl

Anonymous said...

To the Hugan family,

May the Lord continue to give all of you strength and grace during this time. We have and will continue to lift you before our loving heavenly Father.
We will have a special time of prayer for Katie during tonight's service.

All for His glory,
Brother Wilder