Errol had a rough afternoon with low sats and trouble breathing.
To try to help him get more oxygen, the docs sedated Errol and put another chest tube in to drain off fluid from his right lung.
They drained off about 350 ml (a can of pepsi worth of fluid), but that wasn't enough
to bounce his sats up, so about an hour ago, just as the sedation was wearing off, they re-sedated Errol, paralyzed him (so he couldn't move and hurt himself, and then re-intubated the Little Man. The breathing tube went right in and now Errol's unparalyzed, sleeping soundly, and his sats are back up. Whoo Hoo!
Now all we have to do is get those tubes back out!
9 comments:
Errol.. your super hero powers inspire me to do more and be more.
I think Santa is going to bring you some much needed peace.
You are all in my thoughts and hope these crazy holidays keep surprising you with joy.
~peace
love
the zoo in Asheville
Errol's gonna teach that tube a lesson this time, take names, and send it on its merry way. See ya tube!--go find someone who needs 'ya!
Hang tough, friends. Gotta second what someone else said earlier--Errol has gotten almost no good breaks, except one: he got a pair of the best parents this side of the continental divide... and the orange eyeglasses. those are pretty good, too.
Errol...keep the stats up. Glad to hear you are sleeping peacefully. Looking forward to the day when you can go sledding down Doune St. The snow here is beautiful and your Christmas lights are sparkling in the cold night air. Hugs to all!
Love and peace (when it happens) to all of you. I'm checking your blog often and appreciate your updates.
A special snowy "hello" to you, Owen...I hope you got some snow today too!
Carol Habegger
"BLUE" isn't in Errol's vocabulary! He is such a little fighter.I know the days are long and tiring, but some how you all keep fighting just as Errol has done and continues to do! You all are inspirations to us,showing us there is always hope and a will to continue to fight! We all miss you and my family and I will continue to keep you all in our prayers! Remember.....miracles happen everyday!!! Love, Ashley McIntosh
Time for a couple of steps forward now!
My family is praying fo Errol and the whole family.Errol is a little fighter and God has not gone anywhere.Tell Owen Merry Christmas and for you guys also.Love you all.
Mrs Little
I second the thoughts about the greatest parents ever, and the cool glasses. I'd add the best brother, grandparents, and school family! So many people love you guys like CRAZY... thanks for the updates, we are checking often. Peace and strength to you...
Hang tough, guys. We are sending snowballs filled with love and positive thoughts your way.
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