Dad had another “episode” this morning. His heart rate rose very high (~180) and his blood pressure dropped, and he started running a fever again. The doctors administered digitalis to slow his heart down and he was given Tylenol to control his temperature, which has now returned to normal. They also gave him two more units of whole blood to increase his blood volume and help him oxygenate better. We don’t know if this will impact the plans to perform a “trach” on him today, but will getting an update from the doctors this afternoon. Additionally, everyone is concerned about another secondary infection, which is a constant risk for someone in the ICU.