They rotate him every two hours and change his positioning. He is on a mattress that circulates air underneath him so he doesn't lean on any pressure points.
His heart rate is good; however his blood pressure is high. Running a slight temperature hoovering around 100 degrees.
His spleen and liver are inflamed as a result of the mono.
He moved his arms slightly today - which is excellent news.
He still has no gag reflex which is indicative of his loss of motor skills, this is a marker the clinicians use to judge whether or not they can reduce the ventilator assisted breathing. If he gags, then it's one of the signs he can breath on his own. At which point, they will reduce the meds and breathing tube to bring him back to normal breathing.
He has had a constant stream of visitors from family and friends, we thank you for all your support.
Kim and George watched a video of him today dancing in his talent show contest from camp, they are hopeful to see him dance and be carefree as he was just last week.
Even with all the tubes, he's such a beautiful little boy. I know he he's a fighter and he will fight this like a trooper. Everything is being done for him. I wish I was O+ but I'm not and either is Steve, otherwise I'd be there in an instant.
ReplyDeleteLove, Andrea