"And whoever welcomes a little child like this in my name, welcomes me." Matthew 18:5

Thursday, July 28, 2011

Update on our Grandson, Andy

Andy had a little downturn overnight. His hemoglobin had dropped down to 7, requiring a blood transfusion, which brought it up into the normal range. He also began running a fever of 102.8. However, the nurse said that this is not unusual when a child has this type of injury. Regardless, they are checking for any signs of infection. He now has an NG tube in place so they can begin to feed him via the tube, probably this evening. The doctor said they might begin to wake him up over the coming weekend.
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  1. BarbJuly 28, 2011 at 8:34 PM

    I pray he doesn't have an infection! When they wake him up this weekend, will it be for good, or just for a little while?

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  2. Mike and Kathy PerryJuly 28, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    They hope to wake him up for good; gradually taking him off the ventilator just before he is completely awake. They have to be careful so he doesn't get upset and negatively affect the pressure in his brain. Right now, he is getting 50% oxygen in order to keep his oxygen saturation rate up high enough. That also has to be resolved.

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  3. RobinJuly 29, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    Praying!!! Praying! Praying! Sending very big hugs your way!

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