Sydney is still on the vent and not really tolerating being weaned BUT it does look like we may have an answer tomorrow. The respiratory therapist was working with her today suctioned her and removed copious amounts of mucus from her. When suctioned frequently, she breathes soo much better! The mucus was not clear and this suggests that there is definitely some kind of infection. Most (if any) viral infections will not show in blood tests or urine but will be seen if you test the cultures or secretions. They are actually wondering if she has RSV. It would explain why she deteriorated so fast and why she would need to go back on the ventilator. They sent some cultures to be tested today and we will have the results tomorrow afternoon. If she does have RSV, the antibiotic and IV fluids that she is on will not help her. Antibiotics treat bacterial infections and RSV is a virus so she will need other medicine.
Her cranial ultrasounds shows that her ventricles are no worse than they were during the last test so it should have no impact on her breathing. It also would not explain the mucus. The other good thing is that she is now fighting the vent and doing much more breathing on her own. Between Friday night and this morning the vent was doing most of the work. Throughout today, she has gradually been able to breathe more and more on her own and this makes us all very happy.
Thank you, thank you, thank you for your prayers. They are making a difference!
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:( RSV is such a frustrating virus. I'm so glad that she's doing better.
I hope you find something specific they can treat. That would be a step in the right direction. Better that it happen in the hospital than at home. :hugs:
((huge hugs))
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