Thursday, September 02, 2010
dodging bullets
Sara was started on a transfusion of Cytogam today to treat her rejection and within minutes went into severe respiratory distress (couldn’t breathe). Sheri was there, and they called a nurse who summoned the Rapid Response Team (similar to Code Blue). Almost immedately a team sprinted in and Sara was surrounded by a room full of specialists. They stabilized her and restored her breathing. She almost got a breathing tube in the process, but fortunately they were able to get her restored without that unpleasant procedure while awake. A chaplin was even part of the team, so they brought in the full set of resources. A series of tests were run this afternoon to verify that Sara was indeed stable. She is staying in a room within feet of the transplant ICU, so experts are right there. This could have ended badly, Sara was very very fortunate…m2
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Thank you so much for posting for Sara. I read the blog as you post it. I am wishing for the best. Sara sure is a fighter!
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ReplyDeleteThank God the medical team was there and able to stabilize Sara! We are praying constantly for the medical teams to be excellent for her. What a terrible scare, I can't imagine what you felt, Sheri. Sara is obviously a priority in that hospital. We are praying, with many others, for strength, patience, healing and thriving for this wonderful girl!! Hold on...
Much love,
Linda
My prayers continue to be with Sara and your family. Words just never seem to be enough to express the concern over your trying times. Know you are in my thoughts daily.
ReplyDeleteHang on precious Sara and family....
ReplyDeleteYour strength, courage and will to persevere touches so many lives! I regret that words, although powerful, fall short...............This world is a better place because of the strength of your character! Hang on!
Sending love and hugs to the family. I pray daily for peace and recovery.
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