UPDATE 5PM: Jack has also developed neutropina which limits the number of his white blood cells. Doctors are recommending we limit visitation to direct family members only for now. If you want to come to see the family there is plenty of room in the waiting area in the ICU.
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Thanks to Christina for providing me an update!
After the doctor's rounds this morning we were informed that they are moving Jack's central line into his jugular because they were concerned about infection. They are also putting in a feeding tube this afternoon to help give him necessary nutrients. He is continuing the be given insulin to control his blood sugar level now it is going to be intravenously rather then with shots.
A chest xray was done last night and the results showed some improvment but he still has some pulmonary adema (fluid in the lungs). They treated it with lasix last night and he was able to get rid of most of the fluid. Based on his EEG from yesterday they determined that he should be given anti-seizure medication because it would very hard for them to determine if he is, in fact, have a seizure because of his current conidtion.
His blood pressure continues to remain stable with medication. They did more blood to see if he is oxygenating, and they put his ventilator back up to 90% to make it easier for him to breath. They gave him additional platlets this morning but do not want to give this very often because of the risk of developing antigens and having a transfusion reaction.
Thank you so much Adam for keeping us informed.
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