The Abruptness of Motherfu*king Life.

[Angee]

OMG...how awful! I will keep all of you in my thoughts. I hope all goes well...

[Kaneman]

One of the worst nights of my life. Came very close to losing Jayden. His lung eventually lost the battle to keep his blood saturated and he had to be intubated. Unfortunately they didn't listen to Dr. Kaneman when he told them repeatedly that was going to happen. They were able to get him intubated and he is stable again, though not breathing on his own just yet.

I told them repeatedly throughout the night they at least needed to have everything ready to intubate him as it was plain to see that he wasn't keeping up. His pulse and respirations rose steadily throughout the night and were much higher than they were last night. Had they at least had everything ready to go it wouldn't have been as close.

[Particle Man]

Originally Posted by Kaneman

One of the worst nights of my life. Came very close to losing Jayden. His lung eventually lost the battle to keep his blood saturated and he had to be intubated. Unfortunately they didn't listen to Dr. Kaneman when he told them repeatedly that was going to happen. They were able to get him intubated and he is stable again, though not breathing on his own just yet.

I told them repeatedly throughout the night they at least needed to have everything ready to intubate him as it was plain to see that he wasn't keeping up. His pulse and respirations rose steadily throughout the night and were much higher than they were last night. Had they at least had everything ready to go it wouldn't have been as close.

Crap

What about the other little guy? Or did I miss that?

[cbrchick]

Originally Posted by Kaneman

One of the worst nights of my life. Came very close to losing Jayden. His lung eventually lost the battle to keep his blood saturated and he had to be intubated. Unfortunately they didn't listen to Dr. Kaneman when he told them repeatedly that was going to happen. They were able to get him intubated and he is stable again, though not breathing on his own just yet.

I told them repeatedly throughout the night they at least needed to have everything ready to intubate him as it was plain to see that he wasn't keeping up. His pulse and respirations rose steadily throughout the night and were much higher than they were last night. Had they at least had everything ready to go it wouldn't have been as close.

Ah man, that bites... His little body needs help to over come his injuries, a ventilator will give him that break....They might have to sedate him a little to endure the ET tube...(but you know all this already...) He'll def. be calmer with you at his side.

Thinking about you guys morning and night....

K.

[sherri_chickie]

Still praying for you guys and thank you for the updates, hope today goes better for everyone!

[AquaPython]

Sorry to hear about this josh, best wishes for your loved ones.

[Gas Man]

WOW... sometimes these hospitals just amaze me. Sorry about that man...

still praying...

You should expect bumps in the road. just know that you and him are stronger than this. <insert a faithfull aspect that I will spare everyone> Keep up your hopes and that you KNOW with all your heart that it will be a distant memory in a short time from now.

[Kaneman]

He's doing a bit better now, still on the ventilator, but they're lowering the respirations and feel that he will begin some breathing on his own soon. I'm about to leave here in 5 min for my midnight shift. I sit bedside and read to him til around 7 or 8, just in case he is aware....I don't want him to be lonely or scared.

Slow and steady improvements are good. I hope tonight is as quiet and uneventful as last night was.

[Gas Man]

Good deal man.

So you are a Doctor, for real? Speciality?

I don't want you to think "duh a-hole" when I tell you things like expect little bumps.

[Kaneman]

Originally Posted by Gas Man

Good deal man.

So you are a Doctor, for real? Speciality?

I don't want you to think "duh a-hole" when I tell you things like expect little bumps.

Nah, I was an EMT when I used the name "Psychomedic" over on CF, but my cert expired. The training makes this easier for me though, because I'm more able to be involved and hands on in his treatment, working alongside the nurses and Respiratory Therapists. Having a task to do that benefits Jayden helps me stay positive and send those good vibes. The nurses are fantastic and showing great concern for me throughout the night, they may be worried about the sheer number of 5-hour Energies and giant Red Bulls I'm consuming.

We read books all night, listen to peaceful music, and meditate as we used to before Tae Kwon Do. Around 50% of his breathing is on his own now with the other half provided by the respirator. His collaspsed/mucus filled lung is healing through constant massage and deep suction.

I read his MRI report and it scared the fuck out of me last night. I shouldn't read things I don't know anything about, lol. The Dr. says its not that bad, but its clear to me that his lil' brain has been incurred serious trauma. Realistic best case scenario appears to be months of therapy with full recovery. They are going to "install" his back brace today, which he'll be in at least through summer.

Though his pupils are equal and reactive they are still very sluggish, hopefully this is only a side effect of the narcotics. He responds only to pain stimulus, but when he does he lifts both arms, opens his right eye (the other is swollen in an orbital fracture) and bends his legs up. Ironically, his display of pain is one of the best parts of my night....because I can see he's still in there.

He's running a slight fever and pneumonia is of course always a concern, more so with an asthmatic kid who's just getting over a sinus infection. Biological Dad showed up yesterday much to the chagrin of everyone there, eventually including the staff as well. Fuck that guy, that's all I got to say about that.

Me, my wife, my ex and her husband, and my ex's mother are all able to assure that he's never alone bedside. When he wakes up someone he loves is going to be there. I work the night shift from Midnight to 8 or so, and anybody that wants that spot is going to have to taze me. I'm fortunate in that I get to spend more alone time with him during that time period, and I'm free to read or talk or do whatever with minimal interruption. I'm developing relationships with the staff and getting to know about them and their families. I relish the chance for Jayden to hear normal, worry-free conversation at bedside, and I think the staff realizes that.

Anyway, I guess that's all I really got for now, haven't gotten an update since 8am. Did manage to get a few hours sleep this am, much needed.