Audra came off the ventilator again this morning and is doing well so far. Her right lung sounds good and we will see in her morning x-ray where her diaphragm is. If it is still low, as it should be, she will move from the breathing machine she is on now to one that doesn't provide positive pressure in her lungs. We are progressing slowly in hopes that the small changes keep her diaphragm in its place. The rough part is that after all this there is still a chance she would need surgery to pin the diaphragm down. It is a minor surgery (so they say) and would add in a few extra days to our extended stay. Of course, we are hoping and praying that this is not the case but will be waiting to see what will happen these next few days.
Audra is much happier off of the vent. She is able to have better quiet awake time and enjoy being held.
How did she do last night?
ReplyDeleteGlad she is off the vent! Sending thoughts and prayers that her diagphragm recovers and she won't need surgery.
ReplyDeleteHi Lora! Just wanted to let you know we are all thinking of you and my prayers are streaming on Audra's behalf. We love you and hope that today goes well. xoxo
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