Luke's lungs have responded well to the Nitric Oxide therapy. His x-rays on his lungs look clearer. This is encouraging. Still not out of the woods in this department, but still encouraging news is better to hear. Today they will start him on Sildenafil, this drug dilates the blood vessels to allow more oxygenated blood flow to soft tissues like the lungs. This drug is also sold on the market as Viagra. Keep in mind that it was used first for medical conditions like Luke's. They will start to ween him off the Nitric Oxide and keep him on Sildenafil. Luke will have a repeat ECO on Friday. We'll know more then with how his lungs and heart are doing with this therapy. It is possible that he may have to have heart surgery to correct that tiny hole in his heart (ASD). Once close to 10lbs it is a less evasive surgery. We just need to keep him growing well. Which on that note, here are his latest statistics:
Weight: 7lbs 11.5oz
Length: 19"
He continues to eat well, which they started him on a more protein based mixer with the breast milk. This will help with better bone growth.
Melinda
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