Baby Eagan - NICU Day 36

Eagan is pretty much just hanging in there. His incision in his neck from the CVL had to be packed today because it is not closing properly. His urine output is not where they need it to be. On a good note, he needs less pain medication so he is much more awake now. It is really hard to see him so awake but not be able to pick him up and hold him. According to one doctor, it will be another two weeks before I can hold him and two to three weeks before he can start eating. I'm really hoping Eagan proves them all wrong on this one.

Here is a run-down of his current status:

Weight
Eagan was not weighed today or last night.

Length 
14" at last measurement
 
Breathing
Eagan is now on the conventional ventilator. His settings are currently at 32 breaths per minute.

Vitals
Eagan's blood pressure is doing even better today.

 

Vein and Artery Access
The arterial line is in his head.

 

Eagan has an IV in his head and left arm.

 

A CVL, central venous line, was placed during surgery. 

Medications

Sodium bicarbonate is being given for acidic ph levels.

Calcium gluconate is being given since his levels were low in his blood work.

Hydrocortisone has been started to help with blood pressure and stress response.

His Dopamine is down from 20 micrograms just a few days ago to 3 micrograms.

 

Eagan is on Vancomycin and Meropenum - both antibiotics, Amphotericin for the yeast infection in his blood, and Synthroid for low thyroid levels.

Nutrition
Eagan's only sources of nutrition right now are his TPN fluids and lipids.

 

Output

Eagan has a foley catheter in place. His urine output was a bit better today.

Transfusions

May 15 - Transfusion #19

Thank you for all your love, support and prayers.