Happy Valentine's Day from the Kiefers! Another Valentine's Day and Birthday in the hospital! UGH!
Last night they tried to put Olivia on CPAP and BiPAP, but to say she didn't like them would be an extreme understatement. It was amazing the energy she came up with to fight those things! They then decided to put her on the High Flow, which is a mixture of air and oxygen blown in at a higher pressure. They also have her on IV antibiotics and steroids, both enhaled and IV.
They don't want her eating right now for fear that she will aspirate and do more damage. She hasn't eaten since 9:30 yesterday. We think she is getting hungry from the steroids they are giving her, but better to give her time to recover before pushing the eating thing.
Her rapid RSV test came back negative, but the longer culture for RSV and other infections won't be back until after Monday. Some doctors have said it's definately pneumonia, others said it's not pneumonia but they're unsure what, and this morning the doctor said it's most likely RSV. So for now, we don't know what she has, just that she still has a fever and a hard time breathing.
{Spring 2023}
2 months ago
4 comments:
Poor kiddo! Hope Olivia is feeling better soon! Send her a Happy Valentine's Day from Trace!
Poor kid! She is just a little fighter though. I feel so bad that she cannot eat-she must be starving. I hope they get the answers for you soon. Hugs to all of you from Preston and I!
I'm so sorry to hear that you are back in the PICU! I hope that the doctors have an answer for you soon, and I hope Olivia has a speedy recovery! Poor girl! You guys are in our prayers! Hugs!
Our thoughts are with you!
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