Dammit, more flashbacks to my baby sister brought tears to my eyes again. I'm so sorry you are going through this and I truly hope it works out for her in the end of all this.
This is one of many reasons why I'm an organ donor. In PA, all it takes is a check on your driver's license renewal. I have to fill out my living will. Presently I'm DNR, but if I have an organ someone needs, they can keeps me on machines until any necessary organ can be harvested.
steelslaver, you & your family have been in my thoughts daily for sure.