Drew has been moved to the new rehab. The information is as followed: Ranken Jordan, 11365 Dorsett Rd., Maryland Heights, MO 63043. Please feel free to send any cards/gifts, etc at this address as well.
My mom and the doctor do not want too many visitors right now, so only ONE visit per day (two people max at a time) for 15 minutes or less. Due to the wonderful overwhelming response we have received from many people after his accident, please understand that we would like his visitors to be people who know Drew very well to help him settle in his surroundings better. He still does not have any awareness of anything so it's important that we allow him to have people closest to him visit him gradually one at a time.
If he is doing ok, then we can certainly add on much more. It is important for Drew to stay calm in order for his blood pressure to get better and keep from being agitated. Visiting hours is somewhere between 9 am until 8:30 pm. Please email me at Avetor@t-mobile-sidekick.co.uk to get on the visiting list then I will email you back if the day is available. Then I will post your name on the list on the right side of this blog. Again, please be patient if the list is long. Many thanks for all of your support once more.
Alex
Friday, 29 August 2008
Tuesday, 26 August 2008
Tuesday August 26th 2008
Hi everyone! I was away on a trip to Germany doing some freelance work - just got back recently - alas the lack of updates! My brother is in room 450 at St. Johns in St. Louis - according to my mom today - his eyes are open but does not show any awareness. I believe his eyes opened three days ago. However he did show just a TINY bit of awareness when mom asked him to blink his eyes yesterday. She's at the hospital again and just texted me that he WILL be moved to a new place - to a rehab tomorrow. I will get everyone these details. JUST for TODAY - you can try to visit him BEFORE 10 pm if you like - at St. Johns. Mom thinks it would be good for him to see faces he knows... but he doesn't have the capability to be able to recognize yet so please remember this ok? I will be back with more updates tomorrow. Have been trying to catch up from being gone for 6 days. Please continue praying for him! Hugs... Alex
Monday, 18 August 2008
Monday, August 18th - Moved to St. Johns in St. Louis
Hello all,
I am sure you guys are all waiting for more updates. Drew continues to be stable. Some of you have been asking me if he is in a medically induced coma - or a real one. To confirm this, it is real so there is no way of knowing for sure when he will be out of his coma. When I mentioned 2 weeks, this is based on previous patients experiences...
He has been moved to St. Johns in St. Louis as of Saturday. (http://www.stjohnsmercy.org/) Just found out now from my sister Courtney. He is in ICU - he cannot recieve any gifts if any of you are wishing to send him one... it is best to wait until he has been moved to acute care or rehab. Courtney will try to get more information from mom today for me: such as the address, ICU visiting hours - if any, etc to you as soon we can ok?
Hugs,
Alex
I am sure you guys are all waiting for more updates. Drew continues to be stable. Some of you have been asking me if he is in a medically induced coma - or a real one. To confirm this, it is real so there is no way of knowing for sure when he will be out of his coma. When I mentioned 2 weeks, this is based on previous patients experiences...
He has been moved to St. Johns in St. Louis as of Saturday. (http://www.stjohnsmercy.org/) Just found out now from my sister Courtney. He is in ICU - he cannot recieve any gifts if any of you are wishing to send him one... it is best to wait until he has been moved to acute care or rehab. Courtney will try to get more information from mom today for me: such as the address, ICU visiting hours - if any, etc to you as soon we can ok?
Hugs,
Alex
Thursday, 14 August 2008
Updates as of Thursday, August 14th, 2008
Hello all, I know it has been a while... because there has not been any significant updates to report. My brother continues to be in a stable condition. Amanda (the third eldest sibling) told me today that they are waiting for a doctor in St. Louis to accept Drew as a patient at St. John's. They are hoping to have him transferred by this Monday but will see. Mom continues to be by his side in Indiana. It is probably for the best that he continues to be at the same hospital where doctors/nurses fully know him. He continues to be in a coma but hopefully he will be coming out of it within 2 weeks as the doctors originally predicted. This is not a sure bet so please don't assume that he will wake up. I will be in touch again with new updates as they develop. God bless you all and keep my brother in your prayers. Hugs. Alex
Another one from my sister Courtney:
Hello all,
I talked to my mom. Overall, Drew continues to be stable. Bad news is he still is having some fevers. Good news is the doctors took him off the vent today and pulled his central lines. He is breathing on his own. They are placing a PICC line - which is an IV line that can be used long term. Still talking about transfer, most likely next week.
Another one from my sister Courtney:
Hello all,
I talked to my mom. Overall, Drew continues to be stable. Bad news is he still is having some fevers. Good news is the doctors took him off the vent today and pulled his central lines. He is breathing on his own. They are placing a PICC line - which is an IV line that can be used long term. Still talking about transfer, most likely next week.
Tuesday, 12 August 2008
Brief Update...
Hi all,
My brother's operations with his other leg and arm went well... Still in a coma though. He will be moved as soon we find him a hospital in St. Louis... watch for upcoming updates later on in the next few days....
Hugs,
Alex
My brother's operations with his other leg and arm went well... Still in a coma though. He will be moved as soon we find him a hospital in St. Louis... watch for upcoming updates later on in the next few days....
Hugs,
Alex
Monday, 11 August 2008
Updates as of Monday, August 11th
From Courtney Vetor:
Good Morning,
Drew continues to be stable. He has a small fever this morning so they will be concentrating on keeping him cooled down today with tyenlol and cooling blankets. For all you girls who loved his hair, they will finish shaving, as my husband puts it "sexy mop," off today. He was looking a little like bozo the clown after they shaved the top front to put the monitor in. Its for the best anyway... easier to wash. Trauma team will round tomorrow at 7 am. I'll keep you updated. Again, thank you for your prayers.
11 August 2008 08:57
Good Morning,
Drew continues to be stable. He has a small fever this morning so they will be concentrating on keeping him cooled down today with tyenlol and cooling blankets. For all you girls who loved his hair, they will finish shaving, as my husband puts it "sexy mop," off today. He was looking a little like bozo the clown after they shaved the top front to put the monitor in. Its for the best anyway... easier to wash. Trauma team will round tomorrow at 7 am. I'll keep you updated. Again, thank you for your prayers.
11 August 2008 08:57
Sunday, 10 August 2008
Updates as of Sunday, August 10th, 2008
I just spoke with my mom and sisters. Andrew is in stable condition and still in a coma. This week we hope to move him to a hospital in St. Louis. Tomorrow he will be going through another operation for his other leg.
From Courtney:
Hello all,Thank you so much for all of your thoughts, prayers, and support. I'm Drew's oldest sister. I spoke to my mom a little while ago. Drew continues to be stable. His head pressure has not changed so they are going to remove the ICP monitor this evening. She spoke to the neurosurgeon and he said it may be a couple of weeks before Drew wakes up, but is positive he will wake. The orthopedic said Drew's bones will heal with good care. Ironically, they will heal faster because of his brain injury. I'll try to keep you all updated. Again, thank you. Courtney
10 August 2008 18:10
From Courtney:
Hello all,Thank you so much for all of your thoughts, prayers, and support. I'm Drew's oldest sister. I spoke to my mom a little while ago. Drew continues to be stable. His head pressure has not changed so they are going to remove the ICP monitor this evening. She spoke to the neurosurgeon and he said it may be a couple of weeks before Drew wakes up, but is positive he will wake. The orthopedic said Drew's bones will heal with good care. Ironically, they will heal faster because of his brain injury. I'll try to keep you all updated. Again, thank you. Courtney
10 August 2008 18:10
Saturday, 9 August 2008
Drew aka "King Krew" by friends...
With a charming and outgoing personality, he is loved by many. Always there to lend a hand when he can... there isn't a time he wouldn't do something for you. Andrew is the fourth oldest of eight children. He just graduated from Brentwood High School in St. Louis, Missouri and was set to leave for Gallaudet University (In Washington D.C.) in one week as a freshman (first year). Additionally, he just won Mr. Olympian of the year at MDO (Mini Deaf Olympics in Kentucky) about a week ago which shows his love for sports.
An avid atlethic, he is an excellent wrestler with a proven record. Among other sports, he has done American football and track. He was going to play American football and a wrestling club for Gallaudet but his injuries will prevent this for a long time.
This will be a shock to him once he wakes up and realizes his loss... yet he is a very determined and strong individual so he will pull through, especially with all of your kind support and prayers.
An avid atlethic, he is an excellent wrestler with a proven record. Among other sports, he has done American football and track. He was going to play American football and a wrestling club for Gallaudet but his injuries will prevent this for a long time.
This will be a shock to him once he wakes up and realizes his loss... yet he is a very determined and strong individual so he will pull through, especially with all of your kind support and prayers.
Recent News as of Saturday, August 9th, 2008
Amanda Vetor wrote at 11:53pm
Clarification to below. Trach is NOT something to worry about. It is progress. Sorry. this is David signing under amandas name
Amanda Vetor wrote at 11:45pm
Hello everyone. I am Drew's brother in law. I was with him 20 min ago..about 11pm Indiana time. He hadnt opened his eyes but did move his mouth some and seemed to be trying to swallow. Having the tube oiut of his mouth has got to feel good to him. He is breathing through a tracheostomy tube now (hole in the throat) still on the ventalator.. That is progress and something to worry about. He also has moved his head a little side to side. Encouraging .....
Amanda Vetor wrote at 2:28pm
Drew just got out of surgury on his left leg. The surgery went well. He's yet to wake up but were all hoping that he's going to be okay, but we won't know right away. Thanks for all your thoughts and prayers it means a lot to everyone. I'll try and post any changes in his conditions.
Kristine Pudlowski wrote at 10:25am
I just recieved news from LaBoo who spoke with Drew's mom, Marie... this is the info I would like to pass on to all who are concerned and are praying and hoping for Drew's quick recovery....Drew was driving home and while in Illinois he crossed the grassy median and was hit by oncoming traffic.... Emergency personnel responded and Drew was airlifted to a hospital in Evansville Indiana that specialize in head trama situations...He was on meds and now they've lowered the doses, but he's not yet woken up... He is wearing a head moniter to check for damage.... but (good news) he has responded with performed and purposefull movement, meaning he's pulled at his medical tubes and pushed away when touched... thats positive, huh? This morning, Friday, Drew had a CScan test and there has been not enough time to get the results yet.... He really needs us to pray for him and keep he in our thoughts.. and don't forget about his family and friends.. We should help in any way we can.. thanks to all!
Clarification to below. Trach is NOT something to worry about. It is progress. Sorry. this is David signing under amandas name
Amanda Vetor wrote at 11:45pm
Hello everyone. I am Drew's brother in law. I was with him 20 min ago..about 11pm Indiana time. He hadnt opened his eyes but did move his mouth some and seemed to be trying to swallow. Having the tube oiut of his mouth has got to feel good to him. He is breathing through a tracheostomy tube now (hole in the throat) still on the ventalator.. That is progress and something to worry about. He also has moved his head a little side to side. Encouraging .....
Amanda Vetor wrote at 2:28pm
Drew just got out of surgury on his left leg. The surgery went well. He's yet to wake up but were all hoping that he's going to be okay, but we won't know right away. Thanks for all your thoughts and prayers it means a lot to everyone. I'll try and post any changes in his conditions.
Kristine Pudlowski wrote at 10:25am
I just recieved news from LaBoo who spoke with Drew's mom, Marie... this is the info I would like to pass on to all who are concerned and are praying and hoping for Drew's quick recovery....Drew was driving home and while in Illinois he crossed the grassy median and was hit by oncoming traffic.... Emergency personnel responded and Drew was airlifted to a hospital in Evansville Indiana that specialize in head trama situations...He was on meds and now they've lowered the doses, but he's not yet woken up... He is wearing a head moniter to check for damage.... but (good news) he has responded with performed and purposefull movement, meaning he's pulled at his medical tubes and pushed away when touched... thats positive, huh? This morning, Friday, Drew had a CScan test and there has been not enough time to get the results yet.... He really needs us to pray for him and keep he in our thoughts.. and don't forget about his family and friends.. We should help in any way we can.. thanks to all!
Friday, 8 August 2008
Surviving the Accident
On August 6th, 2008, Andrew Vetor was on the way home from Kentucky after visiting a friend. At some point in Illinois, he lost control of the car and crossed a highway median and hit a truck head on. He had to be airlifted to a hospital immediately to Evansville, Indiana to ICU. Serious injuries include two broken legs, his right arm, 3 ribs which are punctured along with head injuries. As of Friday, August 9th, 2008: a recent CAT scan shows that he suffers from potential brain damage, it is still too early to tell how "severe" it will be. He is still in coma but has shown signs of pushing people away when people try to work on him. He went through operation on one of his legs today as well. On Monday he will go through another operation for his other leg. Please keep Drew in your thoughts and prayers during this time.
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