Gabe had his surgery a week ago and had been making some progress. However, he has started to backslide on his vent settings since yesterday. Oxygen content is up along with the pressure settings. The doctor's are recommending to us that they use a steroid, dexamethasone, to help with his lung development and to get him off the ventilator.
In the 1990's this drug was administered at much greater doses and for longer periods of time. Some of the long term side effects of higher dosage were:
• Cerebral palsy
• Impaired growth
• Neurodevelopmental delay
• Lower IQ scores
The long term side effects are less likely with the lower doses. Please pray that God heals Gabe's lungs and protects him from any short term or long term side effects.
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We will continuely be praying for Gabe's lungs. Hopefullly God will help to heal him and protect him from any side affects there may be. He is a strong little boy his lungs will catch up soon!!! I am just glad to hear about his GREAT progress so far. Obviously God is right there with all of you. Hope you are enjoying your new house!!
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