Update

Spoke to Cory who will be talking with Dr. Davis. The vent has been fine all day today - no alarming. Peggy has been trying (somewhat unsuccessfully) to nap this morning...her eyes are very tired making spelling difficult. I will post again once I talk with Cory again. Basically, as it stands right now, it seems that there is no true medical need for Peggy to get a new trach. However, we are discussing that further with Dr. Davis. The question we are posing to Dr. Davis and Dr. Druger is this - since it may bring some temporary relief to change the trach, could Peggy choose this option if she did so fully understanding the risks involved.