Monday, July 27, 2009

PICU Day 1

Did I really write that title???...thought I was done counting days for a while.

It's been one of those days today.

We got to the ER around 9:30 this morning, where Noah was taken right into the resus room. His breathing continued to get worse throughout the morning with lots of coughing up blood, his oxygen needs kept climbing, and his blood gases continued to go downhill. Around noon he was moved to PICU to try some BIPAP, but he did not tolerate it well, and he was immediately intubated. He is now on the ventilator, quite sedated and his lungs are getting the rest they need. After watching Noah work so hard all morning, he deserves a good rest. His blood gases have not improved much, but hopefully with more fiddling with the vent settings and some doses of bicarb, this will turn around. He is recieving blood this evening to combat his dropping hemoglobin, lasix to help with the fluid in his lungs, along with some albumin to help maintain his blood pressure.

What exactly is going on is still unclear. His chest xray looks particularly bad, with definate pulmonary edema and some question as to whether there is fungus growing in his lungs. He is also presenting with some classic signs of the H1N1 flu, so he has been cultured from everywhere for everything. We should have some results back tomorrow. For now, no chances are being taken and he is under strict isolation. ID has also started him on Tamiflu (an antiviral flu medication) just in case, along with antibiotics to combat any bacterial infection. They are holding off on the antifungal for now and we will wait to see what grows in his lung secretions. Whatever is going on has made him very seriously ill and he's got me pretty worried. Trusting in our heavenly Father tonight to carry us all through these rough days.

19 comments:

nicole said...

praying for you.

Anonymous said...

Praying for your whole family to feel the presence of the Lord comforting you and holding you close, and praying for strength and peace for each moment as you sit by Noah's side.
Heather

Lexi said...

Sorry to hear about Noah. I will be praying for your family. Glad to hear that you had a nice time away with the family. Its those times you treasure the most and take full advantage of!

Anonymous said...

"May the entire spirit world protect you and guide you with love." That's the blessing an aboriginal woman once gave me and now I pass it onto you, Noah, and all of your family.

Anonymous said...

Praying. will drop in this morning. mom

Anonymous said...

Praying for you... Sorry to hear you are back in Hospital with Noah.
Erica

Kim said...

As always, we are praying for Noah and your family. I can only imagine how hard it is to sit and wait for results to come back. Know that our Heavenly Father is holding all of you in His strong and capable hands. Hugs to my Bean...

Maroo said...

I am praying for you guys. My heart just aches for all you.

God loves you all so very much.

We are praying.

Anonymous said...

Prayers are going up right now for Noah and all of you!

Carol ( oklamomof4boys)

Kelsey said...

Praying for your family. Hopefully god can come over this wonderful child and brings good news. Let God take it from here.

God Bless
Kelsey (princesskelz)

Jamie said...

Praying for you guys and we love you lots...

laura.h said...

Wow, I'm so grateful we were able to spend a night with you at the cabin. And Noah was so happy...a little congested, but not alarmingly so. We'll be praying for a quick recovery.
Laura

Linda (khalana) said...

Poor little Noah... Praying for you Nichole!

Christie Tuttosi said...

Noah has never ceased to amaze me throughout all his trials and struggles...he must have one of God's most mighty warrior angels with him. Looking forward to future posts of Noah's improvement...and praying in the meantime.

Anonymous said...

Praying for you guys!

Kathy McCamis

Anonymous said...

Praying for you guys!!!
Sandie

Jules and Danny said...

I'm sorry to hear that Noah is so sick. It always seems to hit him so quickly. I am praying for God to continue to watch over Noah and for you and your family as well.
Jules

Anonymous said...

Praying for you - I will try to stop in with some hot food for you for lunch on Wednesday - let me know if this will not be a good idea (my number is in the church phone book).
- Myrna Dyck

Anonymous said...

As always you are in our prayers and will continue to be. May you feel His presence and peace as you wait for results and action to to taken.

Jane and Kevin