Monday, December 24, 2012

Platelets transfusion

Platelets transfusion started 4am to get Lucas ready for operation room. Shortly after the transfusion started, he became agitated. He complained discomfort and moved his arms furiously. We turned on the lights to check on his color and possible rashes, none. Then he cried hard and started coughing, so much so that his heart beat was over 160 and the monitor kept beeping. We turned on the TV and even that didn't calm him down. We called the nurse and he stopped the transfusion. Probably coincidentally Lucas calmed down. But the medical staff can never be too careful. So the nurse called the doctor. Doctor came and said she did hear some wheezing sound, at the same time the oxygen level was a little low. So they put some Benadryl through IV and restarted platelets transfusion at half the rate it was on before. So far so good. Lucas has been sound asleep again.

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  1. Dawn m. let me know what is going on. I know you are busy, but if you need anything at all, please don't hesitate to ask. we have a house full of boys and would love to help out with Alex anytime. he would fit right in. we will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers. Seriously, we are right around the corner if you need anything at all.
    -Shannon, Joel and boys

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  2. Is it due to the steroids? Give me a big hug to brave Lucas. -
    -- Kelly

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    1. Allergic reaction to platelets, most probably. The previous transfusion was okay. But every time there's a blood transfusion, there's risk for allergic reaction. He still has spot rash.

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  3. It is scary. Hope things will be smooth for Lucas!

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    1. I know. It's especially tough for kids tend to have allergic reactions.

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  4. 看的我心都纠起来了。希望接下来能一切顺利,你们可以按时出院。

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