Early afternoon edition. The vent has left Geoffs room. He is strictly on filtered air now. Geoff was very awake this morning, but was liking the cartons on the tv more than visiting. Well, he is still a teenager after all. Shave coming tonight during his bath. Speech Therapy came by to work on his swallowing skills as he had the ET tube out for 4 days now. Had a little trouble at first as he didn't want to open his mouth, but when the first ice chip made it's way in, he was ready for more. Geoff wasn't really conversant so far today, but they did say he would do this. Time, more time. Geoff has orders to PCU (Perioperative Care Unit), a little less intense group that is not quite ready for a regular bed. 4th floor, visiting hours are, UGH, the same as where he is now.