Everette Surgery was a sucess, It was a long day for Everyone. He did have a post-op stormy course which Dr. Bove did warn us about. He said the first 24 hours after surgery are very critical. He said Everette may get sicker before he gets better. He did come back up to the Pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) on the ECMO machine which alot of children do after this type of surgery . The ECMO machine takes over the work of the heart and the lungs, which means this gives his heart time to rest . His blood flow is bypassed at this time from his heart to let it rest,,and this is where the ECMO machine comes in and flows the blood through the machine and the rest of his body . He seems to be doing much , much better at this posting at 4:30am . He has a heart catherization scheduled for 7:00 am this morning to look at the all the Arteries and Veins , where the where was done yesterday just to make sure everything is in place and ready for his blood flow. His Pacemaker is keeping the heart beating just fine even though there is no flow through it.
Dr. Bove and the whole Cardiac team have very positive thoughts that Everette will be off of the ECMO machine within a few days and pumping blood on his own.
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Thank you for the update. We are keeping you all in mind and sending you healing strength and love throughtout this experience. Kiss that sweet baby for us. What strength that little man has!
ReplyDeletexoerin matt casimir and adlai.
So glad to hear things are moving in a positive direction. Keeping you in my prayers and sending healing light to surround you all. Take care xoxoo
ReplyDeletethinking A LOT about you guys and sending everything I possibly can your way! XOXOXOOX
ReplyDeleteHi there - Katie called last night when they got there. So glad the surgery went well and things are looking positive. Thinking about you all every minute. I can't wait to see you all back home. Remember to take care of yourselves throughout all this too. Everette needs healthy parents! Love to you all.
ReplyDeleteChris, Kora and Everett,
ReplyDeleteThe three of you are so strong and amazing! You all are in my thaughts and prayers at all times. Thank you for keeping everyone updated so well and please remember to rest as much as possible.
Chris,& Kora, sending Hugs, kisses and lots of Love your way. You are in my thoughts and Prayer's daily, Keep up your strength for each other, and for Everette. Things keep moving along in the positive direction, so you 2 need to get rest also. I hope to see you after next weekend . hugs and kisses to everett from me.
ReplyDeleteLove you all --Terri