Today has had its share of ups & downs since this mornings update about neuro-storming. Day time challenges were mainly due to blood pressure fluctuations (first too high, then too low, then too high again, etc) and a high pulse rate. They are also working to increase his Heparin dosage to a higher therapeutic level. Once that level is reached, Seth will get another CT scan to verify no bleeding has restarted.
Today’s victories include an increase in his lung tidal volume (above 400 cc), reduced reliance on ECMO (1/2 sweep), and decreased Oxygen to room levels (~21%). These numbers are encouraging as less than a week ago his tidal volume was 20 cc, ECMO was maxed at 7 sweeps, oxygen was 40%.
Seth is now getting his sleep back and he is peacefully snoring. Although still considered unresponsive, he is giving us hints that he hears us. For example, he sometimes opens his eyes when one talks to him. But this is not consistent yet. The neurologist also said that he has some response to a pinch, but still considered a minimal response.
Seth needs continued prayers for:
1. His body can handle decreased ECMO & normal oxygen.
2. That ECMO can be removed soon.
3. That he can tolerate an MRI soon.
4. That God heals his brain, heart & lungs.
-David
They are starting to put Seth on a normal sleeping schedule. He was given 3mg of Melatonin tonight. There is no sign of pneumonia so at some point they would like to take chest tubes out.I told Seth to make it a healing night. Good night.
-Darcy
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