New, But Minor Development

Elias has continued to have a good day. He has had periods of activity and rest. After reviewing the x-ray from this morning, the doctors have seen an improvement in the pneumonia. There is however, a small collapse in the upper lobe of Elias' right lung. This is fairly common in patients with pneumonia and no cause for great concern, just watchful waiting. They are keeping the pressures on his vent higher to help combat the collapse. I would think if it were truly bothering Elias, he would not have been as active today, so that is a great sign.

They are also continuing to increase his feeds 2 mls every 12 hours. He is currently at 12 mls per hour. His baseline prior to surgery was 16 mls per hour. So far there doesn't seem to be any reflux issue, so the prevacid seems to be doing the job.