Riley is out of surgery and in the PICU. From a surgical perspective, everything seems to have been a success. Riley did end up needing to be on bypass for about 40 minutes. He received 300cc of blood.
Shortly after coming out Riley developed arrhythmia and his heart rate shot up to 175 bpm with a low blood pressure. His extremities are extremely blue, bluer than we've ever seen them. This seems to be a byproduct of the arrhythmia. He was given additional blood products and his BP came up to normal. The docs are now giving him amiodarone to try to stop the arrhythmia. It needs to be given slowly because it can lower his blood pressure. This might sound familiar to those of you who remember those bleak hours after the Fontan when Riley had severe arrhythmia, crashed, and ended up on ECMO. Hopefully that will not happen again and we'll see improvement over the next hour as the amiodarone takes effect.
Unfortunately Riley's arterial line in his groin went bad and the doctors had to put a new one in under his left armpit. He also has a venous line in his neck at the jugular. Finally, he has three chest tubes. Riley is still asleep but periodically opening his eyes and looking around.
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
Out of surgery, battling arrhythmia
Posted by Ken Norton at 3/21/2007 03:47:00 PM
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It's so horrible to think of him with all those tubes, let's hope they're out sooner rather than later. Everything is crossed for a speedy return to normal arythmia wise. We're thinking of you.
We love you
The Lawrences
All my thought / prayer / positive vibe energy is going out to Riley for a quick recovery. He's such a strong guy so I know he'll overcome this speed bump in the road again. -Jayne
We are so happy to hear that surgery was a success, and we hope the arrhythmia resolves itself soon without further complication. You continue to be in our thoughts and prayers.
We are relieved to hear that the surgery was a success -- our thoughts and prayers are constantly with you in hoping that Riley makes a quick and uncomplicated recovery. Much love from the Honikmans.
I know there's nothing to say to make any of you feel better. I'm so thankful that the surgery went well and I hope they get Riley's arrhythmia under control. I'm thinking positive thoughts that Riley's lines and chest tubes (Cassidy always called them "snakes") will be out soon and he will be back home where he belongs.
lots of love,
Gwynne et al
Root root root for the HOME team, let's go Riley!! Isaac sends his love. And I do, too.
Russ, Jilly and I are sending all of our positive thoughts Riley's way. I hope that recovery is much more smooth this time around.
The Sommers
Thinking of you all. I hope the arythmia is managed quickly.
You guys are at the right place for them to deal with any scenario that may arise....know that, and I hope that can bring you some kind of piece of mind during the next 24-48 hours.
keeping an eye out....
Love you guys. Just got updated from Grammy. Glad to hear that the breathing tube is out and he is talking. Hope to continue to hear good news and great progress from our little hero. Karen and Stephen
Our thoughts are with you and your family. All of us at Mule wish Riley a speedy recovery and a happy birthday.
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