They are fine with his SPO2 readings because the ECMO settings he is on that is taking care of all of that. They could possibly do another Broncosopy later to help clear his lungs. That is using that scope to get down in his lungs better. They send a sputum culture, but if they could get in his lungs deeper, they would send another. WBC count went from 17 to 28 today. So worried about infection somewhere. Will follow the blood culture and sputum culture and watch for bacterial growth there.
Update: Fellow ICU Dr said they are going to do broncosopy now.
-Aunt Kerry
Specific prayer: Healed lungs and no infection!
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