My Amazing Maisie is looking as beautiful as ever today but unfortunately she has not particularly improved overnight and is now on 100% oxygen.
Maisie is still struggling to maintain her oxygen saturation level and her heart rate is still fluctuating, but Maisie's carbon dioxide level is improving which is good.
Mummy and Daddy had another meeting with the consultant today about what the next steps may be; it all depends on Maisie.
Being on high oxygen (anything over 60%) can cause damage to the lungs however most of the damage to Maisie's lungs is down to her initial problems. The high oxygen is not helping to give the lungs time to heal though.
It has been decided to give Maisie a higher dose of steroids which gives a higher chance of side effects but will hopefully help reduce the oxygen requirement and improve Maisie's overall condition.
The effects of the steroids should hopefully be seen over the next couple of days. This needs to work to keep Maisie off the ventilator.
The results of the tests so far show that Maisie has no infections - Good News.
Our prayers are with Maisie and you all as ever. xxxx
ReplyDeleteGood news about no infections and CO2 level. Will be praying these steroids do the job. Love to you all and God bless xxxxxx
ReplyDeleteLove and prayers winging their way to you guys and Maisie
ReplyDeleteYou are in our thoughts. Will pray for Maisie that the steroids will help. Our love and prayers for all the family. xxxxxx
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