All the changes today were relatively minor, but they were mostly in the right direction. His vent rate is down from 14 to 12, his nitric oxide was dropped from 5 to 2.5, and his oxygen is still down at 25/26. They've stopped his Versed entirely and took him off a morphine schedule. They've replaced the Versed with methadone to deal with any withdrawal symptoms, and they're still allowed to give him extra morphine if he appears to be uncomfortable or in pain. He took one morphine dose earlier today, but hasn't required any this evening. No major desaturations, no noticeable pain, and no inconsolable tantrums.
He's continued to have some bile coming up from his stomach, so they re-inserted his NG tube for suction. This is normal, and his intestines may take a few days to fully recover from the surgery. They'll wait until this clears up before they start to feed him again. Sorry that there's not a lot to report, but being off the medication and continuing to come down on vent settings is definitely progress. With the ventilator running this low and his nitric oxide creeping down to nothing, changes may be few and far between....they're only measuring his blood gases every six hours, which will move to eight hours when he gets further past his surgery. Once his stomach clears up they'll have even less to worry about, and I may start posting a bit less frequently. I'll definitely get all the milestones in there, but he's been (thankfully) a little boring during the past couple of days.
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Boring is good. Then I won't have to worry about "sighing".
ReplyDeleteDear Andrew, Jamie and Danielle,
ReplyDeleteDoc and I continue to be inspired by your courage and resilience as you successfully overcome each challenge. We especially find the videos encouraging because they reveal Andrew's tremenous life force! What a special boy he is!
With Marguerite's baby due next month, and having had the twins a month early, and as tiny as they were, I read each day's progress as if Andrew was my own.
Please let us know if there is anything we can do. Danielle, I know how busy and exhausted you must be, but I would love to take you to lunch, or go for a walk, or offer you a change of scene, like dinner at my home--or on the beach or ????? Hugs, Marjie B
Thank you so much for allowing Tracy Brown to share the progess of Baby Andrew. I was literally in tears as I was reading the good news. I have been doing my best to keep up with his progress. It is such a blessing to read that he is doing better every moment. All Praise and Glory to God Almighty, for being Baby Andrews' strength thru this tough time. I will continue to keep Baby Andrew and family in prayer. Many blessings to you all.
ReplyDeleteIn God's Love,
Tawnya
Andrew's a champ! Good job! The Rings are back in communication comission now.
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