Andrew is in the middle of a course of steroids that seems to be helping with his oxygenation levels, though they are still fairly unstable and drop rapidly if he turns away from the blow-by. The difference is that he drops down to 90 instead of 70 or 80 as he was doing last week. The steroids are meant to give him a boost until his immune system hunkers down to solve the problem on its own, which could be any day now.
We are apparently in uncharted territory with this complication, giving Andrew the dubious honor of now being "publishable," so he's got that going for him, which is something.
We are also watching his bilirubin levels, which indicate liver function, as they are quite high again.
There is no indication yet of imminent hospital release, but neither is there imminent danger, so there we are.
4 comments:
Well, we have the entire Strake Jesuit community praying for him.
That should help.
Tom, Houston Cousin
Andrew is definitely one-of-a-kind and incredibly special. We're praying for Andrew and have you all in our thoughts.
Love,
Vanessa, Chris & Colin
We are praying that Andrew is able to return home soon. We are thinking of you all.
Love,
Julie, David, Daniel and Michael
I read your story from a prayer request from a friend. Your family's story is very touching. I will definitely be keeping you in prayer.
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