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Unfortunately, Evie did not respond well when she was taken off of the heart and lung machine, so they are going to move her to a modified machine called an ECMO machine, which does nearly the same thing, but will be connected to her through the neck, rather than to her vena cava and her open chest.
The docs are going to close her rib cage, but not sew up her sternum just yet, but they will close up her skin. She will be connected to the ECMO for "several days" while being heavily sedated so that her heart and lungs can rest and recover from the ordeal of the surgery. After a few days, a plan will be made to wean her off of the ECMO machine.
Right now we've been moved to the family waiting room in the PSHU while they close Evie up and make the connections for the ECMO in her neck, and bring her up to her room, so we will be able to see her tonight for little bit before we go home for the night.
So, this isn't the way we hoped the surgery would end, but hopefully there is a bright light at the end of the tunnel. Thanks again to everyone for their continued prayers and support.
11 hours ago
3 comments:
Thinking of you.
Gill
in England
From all of your friends here at CA, Evie and the family will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers.
Chris
Please don't worry, God hears all prayers...
Sharon, Placing all God's healing power around Evie. Picture every cell like a little teardrop being blessed as she heals! You are a strong and courageous loving mom!
Lana (Bridget's mom)
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