Sunday, December 6, 2009

Update...

Averi is stable for now. They had to bag her, push fluids, and change her ventilator. They think she crashed because she was dehydrated. They had given her a normal dose of lasix. That likely dehydrated her. Next time they will give a half dose.

Lasix is a very strong diuretic drug that is used as to treat fluid retention (edema). This medication is also used to treat high blood pressure. All CDH babies have some degree of pulmonary hypertension, so it is possible that (Tricia talking, not anything from Teresa!) the Lasix caused her blood pressure to plummet. Some babies are just really sensitive to this drug, and adjustments must be made because it works too well.

Thank you for praying. Thank the Lord she is stable now. I keep thinking about how terrifying that must've been for Teresa and Kevin. Please keep lifting Averi up!

2 comments:

  1. We are praying for Averi to remain stable and get stronger each day. Stay strong.
    Psalms 121:1-2

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