April 26 update Patient much more alert today than yesterday. left eye still closed by swelling, but definitely tracked Marina with her right eye. She seemed angry. success saying “if you understand then blink” followed by patient blinked So good today. We are deciding where to do put in plastic skull replacement and rehabilitation Informally consulted neurologist notes that even a low grade fever (0.8 degrees centigrade) has a major effect on people with brain trauma. Fever stable and not alarming. message from neurosurgeon

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