So it's been, what, less than an hour since the last update, but we've been busy.
Her labs are much improved as to acid balance. As the doctor pointed out, up was the only way to go in her situation. (Down would have finished her.) They are not much improved as to kidney function. Both the BUN (hydration vs kidney function) and Creatinine (kidney function overall) are barely improved at all really. Potassium is normal, but it wasn't very high to start with. In plain English, she is still in full-on kidney failure, and we still don't know why or whether it will improve.
At-the-bedside surgical incision and drainage of the abscess in her armpit has been done. It was thoroughly gross and obviously necessary. Cultures were done from deep inside this creature, but will take 1-5 days to finalize.
She had a breathe-on-your own trial, and passed, so they just removed the endotracheal tube and she is OFF THE VENTILATOR. (This was accomplished with NO fanfare but MUCH vomiting.) I can say with all honesty, that I came closer to catching vomit with my bare hands just now than I ever did with any toddler.
She has a headache since the extubation, and of course, a sore throat. But she can TALK, not just attempt communication.
DeeDee
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