Friday, May 1, 2009
911
Yesterday, while changing trach ties (the soft bands that go around Sofia's neck and hold the trach in place), Sofia decanulated herself (meaning her trach came out - which is not unusual since she squirms and fights). Mommy and the nurse put it back in and bagged her but she still wasn't breathing right and was frothing at the mouth. While Daddy and the nurse continued working on Sofia, and switched to the emergency trach, Mommy called 911. The paramedics arrived and Daddy helped direct them since they weren't totally prepared to take care of a baby with a trach. It was a scary situation but Sofia is now fine. After consultation with her pulmonologists and pediatrician, it was decided that she did not need to go to the ER so as to minimize exposure to germs. The pediatrician stopped by the house to see that Sofia was doing fine and today she is happy. Mommy and Daddy are realizing that having Sofia home is great, but it is still a big responsibility and requires the ability to react calmly and quickly when needed. The experience is resulting in more planning and preparation for that just-in-case scenario.
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3 comments:
Have you guys tried the Miracle Blanket? It's a must-have for ties, trach changes, and even NG tube insertions around here!
So glad she's okay.
You guys are amazing parents! I hope that things stay quiet now and you can get into a good routine soon.
It was a close call. However, both Daddy and Mommy did a fine job under such circumstances!
Yes,parent have a great responsibility to take care their own children,and you already have shown that commitment in this instance.
Love,
GrandPa YANG
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