Mason has not shown much progress over the weekend. He is still having some issues with bleeding out of his chest due to the blood thinners needed for the ECMO circuit. The ECMO trials have been put on hold until he can maintain his own blood pressure. Right now, even with the help of ECMO and 3 blood pressure medications, Mason is having trouble maintaining an acceptable blood pressure. Until his body can do this on its own, Mason will not be coming off of ECMO.
We also found out today that Mason has developed a bacterial infection in his chest. This is common for babies who have an open chest while on ECMO. He is being treated with some heavy duty antibiotics. The Cardio surgeons are going into his chest today to see if they can remove the infected clot (without making him bleed any more than he already is). This infection will not stop an ECMO trial if Mason can raise his blood pressure.
We are continuing to hope and pray that he will pull through this.
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Dear Mom, Dad, and Mason,
Our prayers are with all of you. Strength, hope and love to enfold you as a family.
Alcona appreciates being updated on the web site, and we are all thinking of the three of you.
Your big family up north.
Grandma and Grandpa Ellinger are here and saying hi to Mason
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