A Little Set-Back

On Tuesday, Adam and Kari drove Isabel back to St. Luke's on a recommendation from their home health nurse. Isabel showed signs of having a cold and, consequently, was having difficulty breathing and keeping her blood oxygen high enough. On Tuesday evening, Isabel was admitted into the PICU (pediatric intensive care unit) and was given an IV and oxygen. She'd lost approximately 7 ounces since returning home, despite the best efforts of her parents.

Isabel will be in St. Luke's PICU for at least five days or until the symptoms of her cold have dissipated. Since her airways are very small, the common cold virus can make breathing extremely difficult, even more so than normal, and her oxygen levels must be monitored until she's recovered. The pediatrician is meeting with Isabel's ENT specialist to discuss any options that might make her life easier.

Please continue to pray for Isabel and her parents. It is likely that Isabel will have to return to the hospital every time she gets sick, until her airways have developed sufficiently. Thank you very much for your prayers and your support.

Byron