Friday, July 13, 2012

Baby Eagan - NICU Day 94 - Tests, Tests, Tests






 
  Eagan had an echocardiogram and an abdominal ultrasound today. The abdominal ultrasound didn't find anything, but the echocardiogram showed a blood clot in his heart probably from the old central line. There isn't much they can do for this except keep a close eye on it. In the mean time, it will just freak out Mommy.
Weight
4 lb 14.8 oz
Breathing
Eagan is on a conventional ventilator with a rate of 34 breaths per minute, 9.0 tidal volume and 25% oxygen.
Vein and Artery Access 
Eagan has a sub-clavian line on the left side as of Day 91.
 IV in right arm and right leg

Medications


He is back on Morphine every 6 hours as needed.


He was started on Ampicillin and Gentamicin for sepsis. His Ampicillin dose was increased to a pediatric dose rather than a baby dose today.


Caffeine has been started as a diuretic to try to speed up his kidney function.


He is also on Diflucan as a preventative measure.


He is also on Zantac to help calm his tummy's acid levels.


Lasix, a diuretic, will be given every 12 hours.


He is back on Synthroid for low thyroid.

Eagan had an infusion of albumen today because his count was low. This is a protein that makes up the majority of our blood.


Nutrition

Eagan is getting 1 cc of breast milk every hour.  He is getting TPN and lipids.


Transfusions
Transfusion #33 for low hematocrit.
 
Upcoming Tests
His eye exam Monday was cancelled because he is so sick. Next Tuesday will be his eye exam.

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