No big changes today. All the cultures are still coming back positive. Eagan is sucking on everything that comes near his mouth - binky, ET tube, fingers, wipes. I think he would like a bottle. :)
Weight
4 lb 6.5 oz
Breathing
Eagan is on a conventional ventilator with a
rate of 27 breaths per minute, 8.4 tidal volume and 25% oxygen.
Vein and Artery Access
Eagan has a sub-clavian line on the left side as of Day 91.
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 every 6 hours and Gentamicin every 8 hours for sepsis.
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.
Nutrition
Eagan is getting 1 cc of breast milk every hour. He is getting TPN and lipids.
Transfusions
July 13 - Transfusion #33
July 13 - Transfusion #33
Upcoming Tests
His eye exam Monday was cancelled because he is so sick. Next Tuesday will be his eye exam.
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