Austin had a fairly quiet and stable day. Every step is going to be a baby step and we are going to take each and every one of them! Without getting into too much medical language, a big step today was two of the three pressors (blood pressure medications) were discontinued today.
There are really three main things that are constantly being adjusted and balanced. They are fluids (not too much but enough to keep him hydrated and his labs within normal range), sedation (they are using 2 medications to keep him comfortable but not too sleepy) and the ventilator.
The doctors this morning ordered his TPN (IV nutrition) and that will start sometime soon. They also made the decision to not start tapering the ventilator until Monday or Tuesday. The main reasons are because he is tolerating it and he had MAJOR abdominal surgery twice within 48 hours. The ventilator along with the sedation are providing him with very comfortable pain control.
Continuous thank you's to everyone who has sent us messages, gifts and prayers! Although we can't reply personally to all of you, please know we are reading them and feeling all of your love!
Love,
Tara and Brian
Max and Austin
There are really three main things that are constantly being adjusted and balanced. They are fluids (not too much but enough to keep him hydrated and his labs within normal range), sedation (they are using 2 medications to keep him comfortable but not too sleepy) and the ventilator.
The doctors this morning ordered his TPN (IV nutrition) and that will start sometime soon. They also made the decision to not start tapering the ventilator until Monday or Tuesday. The main reasons are because he is tolerating it and he had MAJOR abdominal surgery twice within 48 hours. The ventilator along with the sedation are providing him with very comfortable pain control.
Continuous thank you's to everyone who has sent us messages, gifts and prayers! Although we can't reply personally to all of you, please know we are reading them and feeling all of your love!
Love,
Tara and Brian
Max and Austin
Praying for you everyday. You got this!
ReplyDeleteGood news, Tara. Sometimes hard to recognize the good news when your precious baby is vented and sedated, etc. but each day that there is progress in the good direction is a day to be celebrated. And your followers are are celebrating with you. Sending a powerful wind of stamina and love your way,
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