Not much concrete news yesterday and today regarding blood tests or x-rays. So I will simply share with you what we observe and hear on site. <\/p>\n\n
We know that we have to wait forty-eight hours after the removal of the ECMO, and this period ends this afternoon.<\/p>\n\n
Gabriel seems to be improving little by little in terms of his lungs.<\/p>\n\n
Regarding his kidneys, we think they are starting to recover. <\/p>\n\n
Yesterday, his urine was a very dark color, almost like blood. <\/p>\n\n
Today, it’s already much clearer, with some residue that looks like small stones.<\/p>\n\n
For the liver, we don’t have any precise information yet. <\/p>\n\n
The doctors are waiting for the results, but for now, nothing is certain about this concerning point.<\/p>\n\n
He has started to be fed through the gastric tube again, with, if I understood correctly, a laxative to help him evacuate and gradually get rid of the bilirubin responsible for his jaundice.<\/p>\n\n
This morning, he gave us a very nice surprise. He opened his eyes! <\/p>\n\n
Pure happiness!<\/p>\n\n
The doctor informed us that:<\/p>\n\n
To help him eliminate waste, they decided to insert a catheter in his abdomen and start a treatment called peritoneal dialysis.<\/p>\n\n
This treatment allows for blood purification, as the kidneys would do. It’s a gentler and safer option for babies than traditional dialysis. <\/p>\n\n
They are currently placing this catheter (minor surgical procedure) as I write these lines.<\/p>\n\n
I also discovered in the blood culture results from the 12th that a bacterium called Stenotrophomonas maltophilia had been detected in his lungs. It was most likely contracted in the hospital. The good news is that it is already being treated with antibiotics. <\/p>\n\n
In short, the battle continues, even if the trend is towards gentle improvement.<\/p>\n\n
So we continue to send him good vibes and pray for him, he needs it!<\/p>\n\n
Thank you.<\/p>\n\n
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