Christmas 2010 brought several setbacks for Kara. She experienced five lacerations on the cornea of her left eye, multiple dislocations of her right patella, and a dislocation of her left hip. Kara is currently unable to walk, and has been confined to her home. On April 5, 2011 Kara underwent surgery to reset her left hip at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford, in Palo Alto, CA. After discharge, Kara will have to wear a body cast for approximately two months.

This is her journey.

Sunday, April 10, 2011

Getting better all the time

We have seen a great improvement in Kara over the past two days.  After a blood transfusion, being placed on oxygen, and aggressive respiratory therapy Friday night, she has felt much better.  Kara's pulse is now in the 80s (down from 170-180 at the highest), her 02 saturation stays 97% and above, her hemoglobin and hematocrit levels are within normal parameters, and her edema is improving.  For the first time, her cast isn't tight around her abdomen.

Kara had her Foley catheter removed this afternoon and hasn't had albumin and Lasix today.  She has until 10:15 pm to urinate on her own to remain off of a catheter.  

Barring any setbacks, we should be taking Kara home Tuesday.
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