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Most of you know my son is epileptic and has been since birth. His seizures are intractible though they occur more in his sleep now than any other time. I came home from work Easter morning and found him in bad shape we called an ambulance and he was intubated and life flighted. He had a rough time of it at that time but made it through. He is now on his 3rd bout with aspiration pnemonia since Easter. These last 2 times they were able to secure his airway with a nasal trumpet give him 02, IV ATB and hydration and send him home with in 24 hrs. I have been home these last 2 times so we caught it quick. My hubby and I no longer sleep at the same time ever. It works out ok because I am 3rd shift and I stay up when I am home he sleeps with his dad when I am at work. He is 16 he is now 5'3" compared to my 5'2" I can nolonger move him at all. We have the head of his bed elevated and encourage him too sleep on his side. I am out of ideas on how to prevent aspiration. I am having a TAH in one month and I am scared because I have a hard time repositioning him now it will be impossible after my surgery. I am scared for him. I know I am a nurse but when it comes to my own child it is a completely different story. Anybody have any ideas? I dont want my son to die from this and I know it is a risk but I also know I can prevent this to a certain extent. What can I do? I will gladly take any suggestions. Thanks in advance for trying to help me.