Back on ECMO

Darby Kate was put back on ECMO last night.

2:30 p.m. Darby Kate is resting well. They are still researching their options but Last I heard they were going to take the ECMO lines out of her heart and place one line in an artery in her groin and the other in her neck. Their biggest concern for her right now is infection. They said they want to close her chest as soon as possible to greatly reduce the risk. They are going to do one line today around 5:00 pm and will do the other line tomorrow morning. They will leave the lines in her heart as a back up plan until tomorrow afternoon. According to the dr. This is unchartered territory but they want to try it to keep the progress going forward with the heart. He advised an infection in the chest would be a huge set back in progress. I will keep everyone updated as I get the information. Thank you for your continued prayers!!
7:30 p.m. Darby Kate had a small procedure this afternoon where one of the ECMO tubes were removed from her heart. They put it in her groin area and will put the other one in her neck tomorrow. The reason is to get everything cleared from her heart so her chest can be closed. The doctor said her lungs were still sick but getting better and her heart is still having a party oblivious that it should be the one slacking. Her biggest danger right now is getting an infection in her chest cavity. It would be a major set back if she got an infection and I appreciate the doctors for thinking outside the box. They are entering unchartered territory to get that angels chest closed. She is resting now and her color looks great. I cannot thank God enough for giving these professional doctors the wisdom to be pioneers in their field.