Pain Control Better

Dave's pain control was better today, he finally seems to be resting comfortably. He still complains about the headache, but not as much as he had been.  His eyes are open and he's talking more in full sentences instead of one-word answers.  The oxygen mask he was on yesterday was replaced with a nasal tube today because his oxygen needs are decreasing.  They gave him a percussion bed last night to massage the lungs and loosen the mucus in his lungs.  It apparently shakes like an earthquake for 20 minutes, but is effective at its job.  The physical and occupational therapists were in today and sat him up on the side of the bed and they also stood him up for just a few seconds.  They also gave the family exercises to do with him while they are in visiting.