He just called in the operating room staff. Joshua will be coming off ECMO in about45 minutes.
PRAISE THE LORD!!!
He breezed through his trial and Dr McMullan said he certainly wouldn't put him on ECMO with those #'s, so there was no reason to leave him on.
He has been stirring this morning and welcomed me with several smiles. What an awesome boy.
There are still some issues with his left lung. They have increased his vent support but can't do much chest PT with his chest being open. I am unsure whether Dr McMullan will close his chest while he is in there. They are going to place two more lines in for meds.
I will update when he comes out of the OR.
4 comments:
YEAH I'm soooo excited to hear that he's coming off the ECMO!!! :D
Much Love
Jackie
I just wanted to say that we are praying for sweet Joshua. II pray that he comes off ecmo without a hitch and can finally go home soon!
We jsut found your blog and it has given me SO much HOPE! We too have a little guy, Owen, with HLHS.. ALSO born in Jan 08. He is post Glenn and waiting for transplant (only at home bc it's not that urgent YET). He too is HIGHLY sensitized so we just started IVIG and rituximab.
Just wanted to say HI. Come by and visit our blog anytime!
Andrea
simmonsfamilyupdate.blogspot.com
PRAISE THE LORD is right on! We are continuing our prayers for Joshua and hoping that he came out of the OR with flying colors. Kepping you close.
Suzie
I have been praying continually today for Josh. It is so exciting to hear all the progress he is making.
I am thankful for this blog not only to check on Joshua but to be reminded of other babies on the waiting list.
God Bless you, Can't wait for your next report.
Lois
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