literally a sponge taped over the wound, attached to a tube which leads to a 'vacuum'. This applies constant low-level suction to the wound to try and make sure that all of the pus gets cleaned out. He will likely be on this for several days.
Other than that, Jadon's sedation is continuously being weaned, and his breathing is doing well. The radiologists and cardiac surgeons commented that the chest CT showed that the heart and the lungs were both looking better than they had in the previous CT, which is good news. Ultimately it seems that Jadon's two biggest problems: heart and lungs, are doing relatively well. The challenge now is to get him healthy enough, and eating and drinking enough to get him home!
Jadon a few days ago, looking great in a shirt! This is before the chest wound opened up. |
On another note, Logan is doing much better. The shingle pain is basically gone now, though he still has significant itchiness on the one hand.
The months of February and March sure have flown by. I wonder why? :-)
Soooo thankful to hear that Jadon's heart and lungs seem to be looking better!! Praying this infection clears up and his road to recovery will speed up a bit... and Here's to a much less eventful April! :) :) Thinking you all so often.
ReplyDeleteGood news on the heart and lungs...yay! It will be so exciting to have him home! Praying it can be soon. Hugs to all. Aunt Deb
ReplyDeletePs. Thanks so much for keeping us up to date on Jadon's progress!
Just come home Baby Boy. Love you.
ReplyDeleteGrand-maman xoxoxo
Awwwe!! Sweet baby boy!! We`re thinking of you. Praying that God will give you strength during this difficult time.
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