Sorry I didn't write yesterday, it was a busy...stressful day. Ben's oxygen needs were at 50% most of the day but as we got into the evening hours he started to decline pretty quickly. I was really frustrated at the resident that was on call because I told her repeatedly that Ben needed c-pap to help open his lungs. She seemed annoyed that I wouldn't leave it be and kept ordering "temporary" fixes hoping that I would drop it. I finally had to go over her head to the chief resident and even she was difficult. I told her that I felt like I was not being heard. Ben eventually needed 100% oxygen and even then he couldn't keep his sats above the mid 80's. She finally got Ben a bed down in the PICU and they were certainly happy to have us. His oxygen is down to 35% this morning and he finally looks like he is resting. They had to put him on the vent with pressure support and a rate. His x-ray showed improvement this morning. Not sure how long he'll have to be in the PICU but he's starting to look better already. Starting tomorrow we will be trying to get him a life flight back to Dartmouth - not sure if it will happen for sure, but we'll try anyway. I'll update more as I know.Sunday, March 15, 2009
SUNDAY...
Sorry I didn't write yesterday, it was a busy...stressful day. Ben's oxygen needs were at 50% most of the day but as we got into the evening hours he started to decline pretty quickly. I was really frustrated at the resident that was on call because I told her repeatedly that Ben needed c-pap to help open his lungs. She seemed annoyed that I wouldn't leave it be and kept ordering "temporary" fixes hoping that I would drop it. I finally had to go over her head to the chief resident and even she was difficult. I told her that I felt like I was not being heard. Ben eventually needed 100% oxygen and even then he couldn't keep his sats above the mid 80's. She finally got Ben a bed down in the PICU and they were certainly happy to have us. His oxygen is down to 35% this morning and he finally looks like he is resting. They had to put him on the vent with pressure support and a rate. His x-ray showed improvement this morning. Not sure how long he'll have to be in the PICU but he's starting to look better already. Starting tomorrow we will be trying to get him a life flight back to Dartmouth - not sure if it will happen for sure, but we'll try anyway. I'll update more as I know.
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Hurry home, Ben!!
I am so sorry it's been such a rough road- hopefully he'll continue to improve and you'll have some good listening ears in the PICU! LOVE YOU a whole BUNCH!
Glad he is in PICU. What these other residents don't know is that you have been Ben's advocate AND loving mother for almost 7 years and you know absolutely everything about him and that they should LISTEN TO YOU!!!! Hope you can get home soon. We love you.
I'm sorry we missed your call. Car dropped the transmission and we're trying to find one; plus VT conference, plus BB tryouts...we love you.
We know you need to be home.
We saw your little guy over at Jaxson's blankets blog. Ben is a cute little guy and we pray that he gets well quickly.
God bless, Heidi & Junior
I HATE when doctors and nurses don't listen to us. I know they get some crazies telling them what to do, but as a Mom, I know we get promptings for our children. I am glad they listened to you. I hope you can get home to your family soon. Keep your head up!!
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