Monday, September 12, 2005


Today Dr. Kache told us that they are in the beginning stages of arranging for Matthew to be flown home to Sunrise Hospital in Las Vegas. Several departments of both hospitals are coordinating with one another. In preparation for a possible transport home, the nurses and respiratory therapists have been supervising some �on the job training� with us. Raji taught us how to administer Matthew�s medications and feeds. She also showed us how to put a feeding tube through his nose, down into his stomach and check for proper placement with a stethoscope. Connie, Matthew�s Respiratory Therapist, showed Terri and I how to give Matthew his respiratory medicines and massage treatment. It will be a lot of work on a very strict schedule. When Matthew does come home, he will not be able to have visitors until his lungs mature beyond their present state. Still, the thought of being home, in any capacity, is worth the amount of work. There are too many variables that could affect Thursday�s outcome for us to even count. We promise to keep you all informed through the Blog and Janet�s Nannigrams.
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1 comment:

Grandma Sue said...

He looks so adorable. It will definitely be a lot of work, but I think you and Terri have watched his treatments for so long now, you will be experts in no time. Of course, maybe Raji will come visit for a refresher course (:o)!

Love, Grandma Sue