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Feb 10, 2009 11:48 PM

23 Weeker goes home


Just today(2/10) my unit discharged a former 23+2 weeker!!! She came to us on Oct. 16th and had the usual roller coaster ride but withstood any devastating complications. She did have a PDA ligation and laser eye surgery, but she went home today weighing 6 lbs 4 oz and nipple feeding everything. It was a very happy occasion in the unit!! Her parents were crying with gratitude--it was a very good day!!


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from NICURN29
Old Feb 11, 2009, 08:52 AM

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Was she on any respiratory support when she went home?

Sounds like a special miracle!
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from ScammRNC
Old Feb 11, 2009, 01:06 PM

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No oxygen, no BPD. Only caffeine and a home monitor. Her ROP is the biggest problem. Along with laser surgery she also had Avastin injections. Left eye better, right eye questionable.
Pretty close to a miracle in my book.
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Old Feb 11, 2009, 10:49 PM

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That is just a wonderful miracle. Congratulations to you and your co-workers for helping that tiny guy. Nice to hear a success!!
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