Hello 7E.
We're back on the floor we started on. This time getting better instead of worse. This much we know for sure:
- he tested positive for the rotavirus.
-he tested positive for the parainfluenza virus.
-they suspect he has viral meningitis
- he broke out in a rash today (unknown origin)
-he has bilateral ear infections
-his asthma has gotten worse today (presumably because of the paraflu) and he is now being nebbed every four hours, having inhaled steroids twice a day, and now he is on oral steroids.
The attending physician today said that his course has been considerably complicated by having two separate viruses that affect two different parts of his body.
-he's extremely irritable again today.
-he is down to one IV, no cardiac monitors, and no catheter.
-he's still having lots of diarrhea: about one time every 1-2 hours (but this is much improved from before).
They may lock off his IV tonight and see what his input and output is like the next 24 hours. He's still not drinking tons. The attending physician said it was possible he would be discharged tomorrow night, but Thursday was more likely. He said he wouldn't be in a big hurry to send him home (I think they like him :))
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Good-bye PICU.....
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Meg, I had NO idea what these last few days have been like for Henry and you guys until I read these postings. I'm speechless. Please know that I will continue to pray for Henry's recovery. Blessings to you all, Heidi.
What a relief to be on the 'regular' floor! Way to go Henry! How in the world does one get all these terrible problems and all at once? Geez!
We're still praying for a quick recovery. I put my Mom and her church crew on call and they started a prayer chain for him. I just know that he will be better before you know it!
Love,
A.J.
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