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Mr. Stein's Blog: 10/26/06 - NICU Day #24 - Daniel's Last Day
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Thursday, October 26, 2006. 10/26/06 - NICU Day #24 - Daniel's Last Day. Daniel died today at 1:22 PM. Daniel's metabolic acidosis worsened during the night. He received two boluses of bicarb. His bradycardias had become less frequent. The 6:30 AM gas had a pH of 6.6 and a base excess of -20. A bicarb drip was started. Blood cultures were drawn and Abelcet (liposomal amphotericin) was started to cover for fungal infection although there were very few indicators for an infection. Thank you Evan (and Jenny...
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Mr. Stein's Blog: 10/15/06 - NICU Day #13
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Sunday, October 15, 2006. 10/15/06 - NICU Day #13. Daniel continued to have mild desats (high 60s) overnight. His morning gas was still fine but his CXR was diffusely hazy. With a differential of pulmonary edema and infection, the fellow gave a dose of Lasix, cultured him and started Vancomycin and Cefotaxime. He'll get an echo on Monday. Given all this he still looks stable and comfortable on his belly. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). View my complete profile. Other links about Daniel.
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Mr. Stein's Blog: 10/22/06 - NICU Day #20
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Sunday, October 22, 2006. 10/22/06 - NICU Day #20. In an attempt to give Daniel's kidneys the best possible chance of healing, his blood pressure is being maintained with dopamine, dobutamine, and epinephrine. Attempts were made today to lower the levels of these medications because they come with their own risks but they have all proved necessary. He is still resting comfortably. Dear Jenny and Evan,. We love this sweet little boy and his parents so much. We pray that his kidneys start working.
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Mr. Stein's Blog: 10/17/06 - NICU Day #15
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Tuesday, October 17, 2006. 10/17/06 - NICU Day #15. Nurses: Jodi, Rachel. Today, Daniel is doing better. His FiO2 is down to 40% this evening after not being able to tolerate anything other than 100% as late as this morning. The NICU started a little Ativan and increased the Fentanyl because he does much better when he is sedated. His CXR is unchanged to slightly worse. The PIE is more pronounced. However, the lungs will take a little while to heal so the improved clinical picture is heartening.
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Mr. Stein's Blog: 10/15/06 - NICU Day #13 - late afternoon
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Sunday, October 15, 2006. 10/15/06 - NICU Day #13 - late afternoon. Stable today with continued pulmonary issues. Antibiotics and lasix continue. Echo was repeated this afternoon. Prelim normal but final read will be tomorrow. Today Daniel got a hat - some modifications were required to make it fit. He's also opening his eyes a little. We Love the Hat! Does it come in Blue too? Jackie wants one too (in blue)! Hope today got better and he is feeling stronger. Uncle Bobby and aunt eileen.
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Mr. Stein's Blog: 10/21/06 - NICU Day #19
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Saturday, October 21, 2006. 10/21/06 - NICU Day #19. Anuria continues. Complications of the fluid and electrolyte retention have developed. The potassium is relatively stable at 6.1. After yesterday's rectal bleeding, kayexalate is being held and he is just being maintained on insulin and glucose. The abdominal radiographs are unremarkable and his belly is soft. The hematocrit this morning is also down (28.9) and he will require a transfusion - adding to both his fluid and potassium load.
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Mr. Stein's Blog: 10/24/06 - NICU Day #22
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Tuesday, October 24, 2006. 10/24/06 - NICU Day #22. Daniel- you remind us of your parents and grandparents. keep fighting. Love, The Bergs. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). View my complete profile. Other links about Daniel. 10/26/06 - NICU Day #24 - Daniels Last Day. 10/25/06 - NICU Day #23 (8 PM). 10/25/06 - NICU Day #23. 10/24/06 - NICU Day #22 (7 PM). 10/24/06 - NICU Day #22. 10/24/06 - NICU Day #22. 10/23/06 - NICU Day #21 (Evening). 10/23/06 - NICU Day #21 (Noon). 10/23/06 - NICU Day #21.
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Mr. Stein's Blog: 10/23/06 - NICU Day #21 (Evening)
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Monday, October 23, 2006. 10/23/06 - NICU Day #21 (Evening). Daniel continues to keep us on our toes. He continues to urinate. His potassium is slowly coming down. His creatinine is holding stable. His nephrologist says it will take a week to correct. The acidemia has significantly improved. All of these things have led to the ability to reduce the number of drips Daniel is on. With less fluid input, they can replace the drips with nutrition. Dear Daniel, Jen and Evan,. Love, Caryn and Kenn. Subscribe to...
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Mr. Stein's Blog: 10/21/06 - NICU Day #19 (late day)
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Saturday, October 21, 2006. 10/21/06 - NICU Day #19 (late day). Daniel is in critical condition. He has been anuric for 3 1/2 days. His potassium tonight is 7.2 and his creatinine is 3.7. They've increased the insulin and glucose drips. He'll get dialysis if his EKG changes. His right pneumothorax never fully resolved and his left lung is atelectatic and his right lung demonstrates severe PIE. They'd like to lie him on his side to hypoventilate the bad lung but he can't tolerate it. Our prayers are with ...
