Day 20

Today’s post....by Auntie Gail

Well, the saying goes, one step forward and two steps back when dealing with ECMO. That should be translated to "days". We had a good day Monday, but today and yesterday have been difficult. As soon as we lower sedation to try to wake him, he gets anxious and fights his respirator and lines, raising his blood pressure and heart rate as he hyperventilates.
Doctors say it could be 3-5 days of this. We thought he was making a turn Monday, but not yet. This is a difficult process to watch! Please pray for protection for his liver and kidneys. Pray that they can find the right combination of sedation, pain meds and anti anxiety drugs to allow him to wake safely from his induced sleep. Pray for
the McKnights to keep faith and hope in the days to come.
Auntie Gail