Leigh was just with Liesl a few moments ago. While he was there, he saw several signs of movement - including two big yawns and somewhat consistent movement of her left thumb.
Her temperature is around 100, and they have been working to keep her heart rate stable, as it has been bouncing between 111 and 152 throughout the day, perhaps due to being weaned from the sedatives.
From what we understand, it seems that he "intravascular fluids were low", so she was given a Bolus (from Wikipedia: "In medicine, a bolus (from Latin bolus, ball) is the administration of a medication, drug or other compound that is given to raise blood concentration to an effective level. The administration can be given intravenously, by intramuscular or subcutaneous injection.)
The timefrane on her move to Memphis is the question on everyone's mind, and to clarify, it appears that it will be at least 10 days before that move can happen. We sure look forward to that day!
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
8 comments:
Even though neither one may realize it for now, Lily is receiving the most wonderful birthday present of all from Liesl today!
God bless them both.
I would like to say thank you to everyone who attended the prayer service that we held for Liesl on Monday at SLU. It was so nice to have everyone there together supporting Liesl. I am so happy to hear about Liesl improvement!
We continue to pray for Liesl each and everyday, all throughout the day. We love her! Thanks for your daily postings and the beautiful picture of the girls. Lynn Marie, you are an amazing mother. I can see God filling you with his strength to help you and the family get through this. You are an encouragement to everyone around you. How wonderful it will be for Liesl, when she wakes up to her daddy's smiling face. What a blessed girl Liesl is to have such a caring Mother and father. Please let people know the areas you guys need help.
Another reason for Liesl's increased heart rate could possibly be related to the fact that her intravascular fluids were low, thus the heart has to increase its rate in order to keep the body supplied with oxygen. fluids and nutrients that is transported by the blood. The bolus dose can also include intravenous fluids besides medicine that is meant to raise her blood pressure. And more than likely, whatever was given to her was given to via intravenously.
Sharon Holmes,
Licensed Practical Nurse
Liesl,
I just found out about you yesterday and wish I would have found out sooner! I'm glad things are getting a little better day by day. I'm not a very religious person, but I said a prayer for you last night and am going to continue to keep doing so. I think you're amazing and wish you well to a speedy recovery!
Reed
To think i only saw you here at slu such a short time ago is painful. You are an amazing friend to all and especially to me. I pray for you every chance that i get two min of down time and can reflect. I know one day again i will get to receive that infamous hug you give so well and see the smile that can light up a room. Everyone is praying for you and i KNOW that you will get through this!!!!!!
Rob Cook
Liesl! I am so proud of you!!!! I knew you would pull through this as hard as you could. You weren't ever a quitter, even in grade school!! Keep up the good pace!
Beckers- you guys have been so fantastic through all this. Im proud of you as well! I can't imagine what kind of unbearable pain this has been for you guys. My parents also send their best, and I hope to see you guys soon.
Elizabeth Gaia
The Whelan family says a prayer for you every day, Leisl and we are so happy to hear about your improvement.
You are truly blessed to have such loving, caring parents.
Love,
Ginger, Jim, Ellen, and Zoe
Post a Comment