Rough Day
Elizabeth is very sick today. She has been put on a different type of vent that should help her lungs rest. It looks like her lungs have collapsed and she probably has a pneumonia. When I arrived this morning she wasn’t doing well and the doctor was very concerned about her. Her oxygen requirement was 100% (she usually sits under 40%) and her O2 saturation wasn’t good at all. They have started her on antibiotics and adjusted some things on her vent. About four hours latter Elizabeth had improved and was requiring less oxygen. An x-ray also showed some improvement.
When I left, about five hours after my planned departure, Elizabeth had made great improvements. She is back down to around 40% oxygen. One of her nurses said she had made a 50% improvement. Of course we want that other 50% and are praying for that. The doctor says that there are still some trick up their sleeves if she goes backwards.
It amazes me at the amount of prayers this little girl is getting. Someone told my mom that during their church service yesterday two people who didn’t know each other asked for prayers for a 23 week preemie. It turned out that both these people were asking for prayers for Elizabeth! Keep praying! Thanks!
P.S. It is national nurses week, give one a hug and thank them for all they do. I don’t know what we would do without the wonderful nurses Elizabeth has.
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