Monday, June 23, 2008
Monday, June 23rd - Heart Echo Update
More good news for Miss Kinley Melcher. We just got the results of her heart echo test back and her pulmonary pressure is down to within normal range. Way to go Kinley!!! This means that the likelihood of her pulmonary hypertension returning is much less. The pressure in Kinley's lungs before her diaphragm repair surgery was 85 -90, but this most recent heart echo shows that the pressure in her lungs is now in the range of 45 -50. When Kinley's pulmonary (lung) pressure was high it was difficult for her blood to travel to her lungs, therefore her blood could not be oxygenated, and therefore she needed to be on ECMO (heart and lung bypass machine). But now that Kinley's pulmonary pressure is normal her blood flows easily to her lungs, where it can be oxygenated.
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5 comments:
Wonderful news - you are a rockstar, Kinley!
The Millers
Way to go Kinley! I knew you could do it! I love the new photos. What a cutie pie. Keep 'em coming.
I love reading your posts. You guys always sound upbeat and I can tell how much you love Kinley and you really are her cheering squad! All that positive energy is helping her get well.
Vicki
Congrats on the test results. I know how HUGE that is for CDH kiddos! Keep fighting Kinley!
Rosie (Mason's Mom)
http://babyellinger.blogspot.com
Congrads Miss Kinley! W:no more belly lines but still 3 lines! AND Happy Greater than one month BD! You truly are the sweetie that so many have said ...what big eyes...makin great eye contact with the camera...maybe you'll like cameras as much as Aunt Kate!Maybe we'll see the same great smile as all the Beamers, Seeps,Stolls and Melchers. We think it is awesome to hear how well YOU are doing with your pressures & oxygen...keep it up! When do you get that first real meal? Bet Mom & Dad are ready,eh? Doing super job, K& K!!! Have a wonderful week! LMS+families
I'm glad she is doing so well!
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