Tuesday, July 23, 2013

2nd Day Post Op- Rocky

Caleb required a lot of fluid resuscitation overnight in order to keep his pressures up.  This morning he was unbelievably huge from swelling- actually more so than they typically see post surgery.  Today he settled out and they were trying to get some of the extra fluids off with lasix.  This evening, actually not long after Daddy left- of course- he started dropping his oxygen satts and stayed in the low 60's.  His body temperature dropped to 94.1 and his heart rate went below 100.  They have been working all evening trying to get all three increased.  They gave him a blood transfusion and he is satting mid 70's right now.  He is on a bear hugger warmer to get his body temp up which will hopefully increase his heart rate.  He's had multiple PVC's  (different heartbeat) so they've been tweaking his minerals (calcium, magnesium, potassium).  Please pray for the little (well, actually huge) guy to stabilize so they can continue to try to get the fluids off.


3 comments:

  1. Praying!!!!!

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  2. Caleb and you guys are in our prayers!!

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  3. We are thinking of you all through this difficult and challenging time for Caleb...We know how difficult this gets and want you to know we are praying
    constantly for his healing...such a strong little guy...Much love, The Severson Family

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