Natalie – Status Update

March 29, 2026

We spoke with Natalie's Dr. this morning and he is pleased with the progress she is making. They are planning on 'bronching' her again today. Basically it is taking advantage of the fact she is already intubated and putting a tube down into her lungs to suction out the secretions. The hope is to get her lungs as clear as possible so that when she is extubated, she will not have as many secretions to fight as she works her way towards breathing independently.

Natalie will remain sedated at least through the bronching. They will then begin weaning the sedation. I'm not sure if we will be able to interact with her or not today.