We have discovered that patients with TBI can bounce between the levels of the Rancho Los Amigos scale (which is the TBI scale we keep referring to), and there is no way to predict how long one will be at each stage. Currently, Matt has been bouncing back and forth between levels 4 and 5.
Matt's agitation levels have been up and down. One minute he may be perfectly content, and the next minute he will be extremely irritated, even angry. He has also displayed some aggression and attempted violence. Though this is a little disconcerting to us family members, this behavior is normal for this stage of recovery.
Matt had a cat scan performed yesterday and the results showed drastic improvement, compared to when he was in IC. His vitals are good, and his appetite is improving. He is also talking a bit more when awake. According to friends Sami and Scotty, Matt has even been a bit flirtatious with the nurses!! This must be proof that he is improving, right?
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Ryan Tobler, Grandma, Matt, Greg Pankewicz
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