It's been 20 days since Bobbi Kristina Brown was hospitalized after being found facedown and unresponsive
in a tub at her Georgia home on Jan. 31. Because of that, doctors
performed a tracheotomy this week to help stave off infection from her
breathing tube, Us Weekly can confirm.
A source tells Us it's a "normal procedure after a
certain amount of time on a breathing tube." It's meant to prevent
infections, which, according to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, can develop when bacteria is allowed to enter the lungs through the ventilator.
Brown — the 21-year-old daughter of the late Whitney Houston and New Edition singer Bobby Brown
— is currently under the care of doctors at Atlanta's Emory University
Hospital. Her father flew to her side immediately after she was found,
and has been a constant presence ever since.
Members of his family have visited, too, but Bobby's lawyer has
warned against trusting their frequent updates on her condition, which
remains critical. "Various members of the family have provided media
interviews; however, none of them are approved visitors to see Bobbi
Kristina," attorney Christopher Brown told Us in a statement on Feb. 13.
"None of them have firsthand knowledge of Bobbi Kristina's
treatment," he added, "and the medical staff at Emory University
Hospital has not communicated with them."
The statement also included a few words from Bobby himself, who
requested privacy and expressed gratitude for all the love. "We thank
everyone that supports Bobbi Kristina and God is hearing our prayers."
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