A lingering cough turned worse Tuesday with vomiting and severe exhaustion (ie: I had to carry him to the bathroom, etc.). In the afternoon, I took Riley to the doctor's office, and that led to respiratory therapy with a mist dose of albuterol, an x-ray, being admitted to the ER complete with lots of blood work (and three unsuccessful sticks), an ambulance ride to San Francisco, and being admitted to UCSF. It is unclear if this a heart-related problem, early pneumonia, or a result of too drastic a change in his medications at the end of August. It's also unclear how long we should expect to be here.
There are pockets of fluid under both lungs. There aren't any current plans to drain them, but the cardiologist mentioned that was a possibility if they don't clear up on their own. They stopped the lasix to prevent any additional dehydration, and right now he's getting IV fluids to rehydrate him. This is a bit of a slippery slope because the extra fluids may increase the fluid pockets in his lungs, but he needs fluid to not be dehydrated.
It is very emotional to be back here just a couple of months after being discharged.
Wednesday, September 20, 2006
Riley admitted to UCSF
Posted by Mother in Chief at 9/20/2006 08:36:00 AM
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Let us know if we can help with anything on the homefront. I'm onthe penninsula a lot these days. Hope you're hanging in their with the amazing-est kid. xoxoxo
Let us know if you need anything at all - running errands, taking care of Carter, anything. I know Riley is strong and will get better and come home soon but it can't be any fun - for him or you guys - to be back in the hospital. Please let us know what we can do to help out. -Jayne & Randy
oh no!! what's the latest?? is he doing any better and what can we do to help? is he in a regular room? can we come for a visit? hang tough you guys. hugs, rhea
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