[tri-med] Re: 02 stats dropping---

Barb,

Matthew's O2 sat levels have always been around 96% in upper extremities and
head (around 86 for lower extremities) This has been "norm" for him and
hasn't changed since birth. O2 blow by has always increased his O2 sat
levels, but the cardiologist has been quite happy with the 96% especially
since it involves supply to the brain. When going through surgery and
sickness, it is not uncommon for this level to go down. After the last
surgery, we brought blow by O2 home but no longer need it. I think decreased
O2 sat levels are common for our babies with heart defects. Hope this helps
some. Give Little Annie a hug from me, okay?

Hang in there!

Ruth, wife to Rudy, mom to Brendon (19), Scott (17), Joshua (13), Matthew
Rudy
(Full T18, born 09/13/01, and Rudy Matthew (born 08/13/04)
http://members.cox.net/t18mom

Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of
trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and
success achieved. ~Helen Keller

> -----Original Message-----
> From: tri-med-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> [mailto:tri-med-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Therese
> Sent: Monday, May 30, 2005 10:16 PM
> To: tri-med@xxxxxxxxxxxxx; tri-family@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [tri-med] 02 stats dropping---
>
>
>
> From: Barbara Farlow <b_farlow@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: urgent: O2 stats/ sugar levels
>
> Please, we need your help regarding uncovering clues as to why our 5
> day old trisomy 13 is having difficulty. O2 stats are dropping slowly
> and having trouble with low sugar levels. She doesnt respond to
> increases in sugar (IV and increase in feeding) but does respond to
> blow by oxygen to increase saturation. Doctors cant see a reason for
> her heart to respond in this way. Lung X-Ray looks a little bit
> "funny". In anybody's experience does this trisomy condition affect
> these things? We would greatly appreciate any experience you could
> share.
> -The Farlow Family (parents to Annie, Tri 13, 5 days old)
>                   Building ___ooOOoo__ Rainbows
>                        www.trisomyonline.org
>                   Families Helping Families On-line
>

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