Saturday, July 08, 2006
Breathing Treatments
I thought I would take a minute to post a pic and explain the respiratory therapy Sophia is receiving.
Sophia has a condition called atelectasis in her left lung. This basically means part of her lung is not inflating. The treatments they are giving her (NPPV?) involve sealing a mask over her mouth and nose. When she inhales the therapist provides extra pressure on the bag to create more positive pressure in her lungs. This, hopefully, pops the lung open allowing Sophia to increase her lung capacity and consequently her systemic oxygen saturations(sats). She doesn't like these treatments very much. But, they seem to be helping and she has had some strong coughs since they have been doing them. Her sats seem to be getting better. Hopefully, this will soon take away her need for oxygen.
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I've been away the past week, but praying and thinking about Sophia tons. Glad to see the surgery went well and I will continue praying for her in her recovery. Hoping her sats continue to get higher.
Try to get some rest! Take care.
Christine
Try to get some rest! Take care.
Christine
I hope that the lung problem is resolved soon and that she doesn't have to go through any more breathing treatments. I am continuing to pray for Sophia.
Boy does Sophia hate those treatments, she thrashes her arms and legs and literally tries to push the bag away and sometimes succeeds. She will finally relax and hope it is over soon.
It does seem to help her cough up some of the gunk in her lungs.
The more she coughs up the better she can breathe.
Good girl Sophia, I am clapping for you
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It does seem to help her cough up some of the gunk in her lungs.
The more she coughs up the better she can breathe.
Good girl Sophia, I am clapping for you
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