We called the ICU nursing station at about 8:15 AM this morning, but were unable to speak with Dad's nurse because she was very busy and she requested that we call back at 10:00 AM. I finally spoke with Dad's nurse Rhonda, a bit after 10:00 and the conversation was very brief as Dad was having some issues with fluid build-up and ventilation settings and she was busy attending to him. I also spoke with Dr. Pirillo, the Attending Physician and Head of the ICU unit at Highland, and we discussed Dad's situation in general and how to best communicate with the doctors caring for him. We are now heading over to the hospital for another ride on the roller coaster.