impressed

Posted Feb 13, 2011 1:38pm

We immediately packed up Kaden along with all of his supplies and took him in. We must say, we were very impressed with them treating Kaden in a timely manner, and the doctor actually embracing him in a humble fashion.
He stated "Kaden is out of my league and I'm not quite sure what to do. He should really be admitted but I'm willing to try your request."
That being said; our request was.....

"We have a personal nurse, all of his equipment, medications, and comfort measures he needs. What we don't have is an x-ray machine to rule out pneumonia, an I.V. to encourage fluids, or the privilege of writing prescriptions. If you would please take an x-ray, and write the prescriptions, we can take him back to rest and give him fluids through his g-tube. Would you be willing to do that for us and we will observe him very carefully? If we see any more decline we will go ahead with the hospital admission."

AND....HE DID! Praise God that this doctor listened and respected our wishes. Kaden is resting and hooked up to his monitors and g-tube for fluids. The doctor prescribed a potent antibiotic and steroids along with an increase in his breathing treatments and respiratory regimen. We are using Tylenol to help with the fevers and neck pain (swollen lymph nodes) since he can't have Ibuprofen. We will snuggle, watch movies, and take it easy.

As for the diagnosis...Croup, he thinks, along with a probable underlying aspiration pneumonia. We'll update everyone later today.
Love to all, and thank you.

Brian and Julie