We have successfully transitioned into the ICU. Corinne will be here 1-3 days.
Upon arrival to the room she immediately kicked out the A-line (Arterial line used for monitoring blood pressure). After getting one of the Fellows and a few nurses attention for 15 minutes or so (seemed like an hour) a new line was inserted and immediately secured in place so we do not have a repeat.
So Corinne still has an attitude and some spunk in her. Thankfully, she is now resting comfortably with mommy and daddy close by.
She is currently getting some blood pressure medication, which is normal after this type of procedure and she is having her platelets which were removed while she was on the bypass machine re-introduced to her system. They are also monitoring her vitals for pain medication which is being administered as necessary.
We can not say enough good about the staff at Cincinnati Children's Hospital and our stay here so far. They are a model hospital in our opinion for helping the patients and their parents understand what is going on and gain a high comfort level in the staff as well as the procedure which is being performed.
That's great to hear! I'm keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. With a 6 month old of our own, my heart goes out to you and Corinne!
ReplyDeleteOn an unrelated note, why does every hospital use the same blue and pink striped blankets? Ever notice that the same blanket is in every baby picture taken at the hospital? Who makes those things?! Why couldn't that have been my idea?!
Get some rest tonight!!
Russ Henry
God is so good. Doug and I are praying for you and sweet baby Corinne! I am so glad she has been awake and had some spunk! We love you guys, The Alcorns
ReplyDeleteThanks for keeping us updated! I've been following along all day as you have all been in my thoughts and prayers! I am thankful that she came through surgery okay and is still showing her attitude a little :). We'll look forward to your return home and then Kaitlyn will have to come over and teach Corinne how to move and get into a bunch of things. Please let us know if there is anything that we can do.
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Kelly
Praise God for his love and goodness. Ya'll have been in our thoughts and prayers all day. It is so wonderful to be able to hear immediate news instead of waiting and wondering. Thanks for the blogspot. We will continue to pray and keep you in our thoughts. Much love and wonderful memories of Appleton.
ReplyDeleteCindy, Ray, Jonathan and Lauren Magee
God Bless all of you! Lots of prayers went up for you today -- breathtaking, the power contained therein! Keeping you in my prayers for Corinne and all of you. Love and Blessings, Prudy
ReplyDeleteWe are very happy that Corrinne's surgery went well. I know I couldn't sleep last night and this morning because your family was on my mind. We will continue to pray that she heals quickly. The Doans
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