Things are still moving forward and the mantra continues to be "it'll just take time." Like I mentioned earlier this morning, Shane's swelling is way down and his alertness is way up (sometimes too up, as in get-these-freaking-tubes-outta-me up). The primary concern is still his airway and making sure he develops that sought-after leak they've been waiting for (the space in his throat around his breathing tube). Right now, his airway is still constricted–that, and only that, is the reason for the breathing tube. His lungs are great and he can pretty much breath on his own without any help (save for a bit of extra O2...but heck, who couldn't use that up here at altitude?)
The only other item on the table is controlling the infection, but all indications point toward that battle being won. They're doing to run more blood cultures just to confirm that, though.
Below I've linked to audio from this morning's rounds. I recorded it on my beloved iPhone and the audio quality isn't great (you'll have to forgive me for not packing up a few mics, preamps and Pro Tools when Shane was being Life Flighted to Children's Hospital). :) If you're geeky like us and want to hear exactly what the doctors are saying about Shaney, check it out:
Audio from this morning's Doctors' Rounds
As a bonus, here are the docs talking (while I was recording with my iPhone, Ky snapped pics with hers...go iPhone!!!)—the young looking guy in the first pic is the Man in Charge. (I'll spare the Doogie Howser jokes, he knows what he's doing...not that Doogie didn't, but he's imaginary).
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We're geeks and we totally listened! So great to hear everything they had to say. Praying hard for a super Spiderman birthday in his non-ICU room on Friday! love you guys, b,b,sk&lj
ReplyDeleteWow you guys have been and are going though so much. I just want you to know that Shane and the family are in my prayers and the prayers for so many others. Thanks you for posting this blog and think about him and wounder how he is doing all day long. I'm sure grandma is tired of me calling to see if she has heard any up-dates for the day.
ReplyDeleteGod Bless! Love ya
Hannah
I think The Autumn Film should record a special version of Hush Little Baby and Shaney Brainy...only one copy available for Shane :) We're praying for all of you. Thanks for the updates and stellar photos.
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I have been praying for Shaney ever since my sister Cyndi called me from Cleveland to let me know. I can't image a more heart rending situation than the one you have endured. It sounds like the worst is over now. I'm glad he is responding to the care. Your photographs and narrative have brought us intimately into the room with Shaney, so our healing prayers can embrace him more fully.
ReplyDeleteBlessings and love from New York,
Connie
Not only are we thrilled at the improvement in little Shaney/Spidey, but I thought you should know that Josh does not believe those pictures were taken with an iPhone. "NO WAY. NO HOW. NOPE. THEY'RE LYING."
ReplyDeleteSo, now he wants to know your secret.
In the meantime, we're still praying for little Shaney, as well as Ben, Casey, Mom and Dad!
Sending LOTS of love and hugs, and of course DOUBT that our iPhones are just as capable of taking great pictures as yours.
Love,
Josh and Allison in Toluca Lake!