Matthew's good day has continued. He is now completely off the paralytic medicine and the diuretics as his kidneys have continued to function well all day. His swelling is down so much that he looks like a completely different boy this evening compared to yesterday.
He is moving more this evening and will grasp and hold onto our finger when we place it in his hand. He hasn't opened his eyes yet but he's still on so much pain medication that may take a few days.
They were also able to back his ventilator down to 25% oxygen and he still maintained oxygen saturation levels in the mid 80's. Hopefully they can back the ventilator down to 21% oxygen tomorrow (which is the equivalent of room air) and still maintain these saturation levels.
The surgeon stopped in this evening to check Matthew and was extremely surprised by his kidney function and reduced swelling today. He said that if Matthew continues to behave he should be able to close his chest on Friday if not late Thursday afternoon.
He also checked the blood flow to his right arm (he could not save the artery to this arm during surgery) and was very pleased. He still believes Matthew will have no trouble with the arm going forward.
Craig is going back to work tomorrow which isn't going to be easy given all we have going on. Please continue to keep Matthew and all of our family in your prayers.
Love,
Craig & Amy
July in Review
12 years ago
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hello, my brother Josh Schertz sent me this link and I have read it from the start. You have such an incredible little man. Please know that we are praying for you in Bloomington.
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