jacob is my 25 weeker (now 4 months actual and 3 weeks asjusted). We have been home from the NICU for 3 weeks only and Jacob has been readmitted into PICU with Severe RSV. Paralyzed, vented at 100% and heavily sedated. Left lung has partially collapsed and the right lung is looking awful.
We have been off oxygen since 39 weeks gestation and I am wondering if this Bronciolitis will set him back any with his lungs? Does CLD/BPD tend to worsen after a bout of this?
I am also sorry to hear about your precious little one. My prayers are with you and your family at this time.
I have had 2 patients in the last 6 months that had 'BOOP' and the only thing that helped them was large doses of steriods (solumedrol) round the clock, as well as antibiotics.
Praying for you and your baby. I had a pt. deliver @27 weeks gestation last weekend and have to get transported to the tertiary centre. We were already to transport the mother, but re-examined her and she had progressed from 3-6 cm in less than 30 min. A dear little boy too. I hope your son and this little guy do ok. I will be praying for both and their families too. This babe's mother was also a nurse. Please keep us up to date. It is a hard time of the year to have your child be ill.
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wow I am late in coming in here.
I have no words of wisdom beyond offered here. My daughter was hospitalized with RSV and double pneumonia as a baby and I know the mortal fear you face. I am so very sorry.
Good news is, she is recovered and well. Yes, it's true, since RSV (respiratory synycial virus) is a VIRUS, there is not a "cure" such as would be for bacterial pneumonia or anything bacterial.
I can imagine the pain you are feeling....the heartbreak and fear--it's palpable to me. I send you my kindest thoughts, deepest prayers and well wishes. I ask only one thingof you:
Please let us know how you and Baby Jacob are doing?????? I wish I could say/do more. I feel helpless sitting here but you have my thoughts!:kiss
Sorry to hear he is getting worse. Only time will tell I guess. These little guys are such fighters though! My family ped told me he's only seen term babies sucumb to RSV.
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here is the CDC link I got when I typed in bronch. etc
http://search.cdc.gov/search97cgi/s97is.dll?queryText=bronchiolitis+obliterans&B1=Search&SortField=score&Action=FilterSearch&Collection=cdcall1&ResultTemplate=nsearchresult.hts&filter=newsearch.hts
I wish you the best of luck and my prayers are with you.