Yes, and they will likely continue unless there is some indication that he will not improve enough to be weaned off the respirator.
He may improve--may have only had the problem since he couldn't cough efficiently, due to Parkinsons. In that case, he'll improve, but likely have a permanent tracheostomy, for when the problem recurs.
Yes, and they will likely continue unless there is some indication that he will not improve enough to be weaned off the respirator.
He may improve--may have only had the problem since he couldn't cough efficiently, due to Parkinsons. In that case, he'll improve, but likely have a permanent tracheostomy, for when the problem recurs.
I agree.
"He may improve--may have only had the problem since he couldn't cough efficiently, due to Parkinsons."
With advanced Parkinson's, there's often a problem with aspirating tiny food particles into the lungs, which leads to chronic pneumonia. The only real solution for that is a feeding tube. Don't know if that's one of his problems, but it's a good bet.