Okay Brody is off ECMO... ExtraCorporeal Membrane Oxygenation..he is still intubated and his chest is still open... When they put you on a ECMO they basically sew in lines directly to the heart... So when he came off they had to stitch the holes where the lines came out. His chest is left open because his heart is swollen from
comming off and being stitched but also left open so the heart isn't squeezed by his breastbone...allows his heart to rest. Today has been up and down.. The first 24 hours of course is crucial. Brody definitely does not like being intubated, his team has been trying to keep him calm all day, he takes a lot of sedation! He is mad... A fantastic sign! Fight the fight Brody! Today was a good day... Tomorrow will be even better!! Kiss the ones you love! Go Brody Go!
keep on fighting strong little guy. I will be praying for your recovery.
ReplyDeletePraying for you and your family Brody! You are an amazing little warrior! <3
ReplyDeleteLots of prayers being sent for You Brody from Pennsylvania, Bob and I are coming to see You Wed.
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