Sunday, Ella still has problems breathing due to lots of fluid and goo in her lungs, and a partially-collapsed right lung. Adjusting her position and the position of the tube has not had much affect.
Doctors decided to try giving her some nebs last night - atomized medications that she breathes directly into her lungs. Within an hour, x-rays show that her lungs are clearing up, and her right lung is mostly open. She has stopped fighting the oscillator by breathing on her own and seems relaxed. By morning, they have been able to turn her Oxygen down to 30% - compared to 60-70% yesterday. This is the best progress that we have seen since her surgery.
Most likely she will still be on the oscillator for another day or two.
Love - Bill Denise Ella T
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