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Jesse's condition worsened at about 5.00pm last night. His blood pressure dropped dramatically and he was taken to intensive care. They managed to stabilise him and he was taken to Great Ormond Street intensive care unit late last night. He is sedated at the moment and being ventilated. They suspect he has Sepsis possibly caused by a line infection (Hickman line). Claudia travelled with him last night in a special intensive care ambulance (the ambulance team were amazing). I drove down with Bernie, settled him at Rick & Maggie's and got to see Jesse for a little while. Claudia has just let me know that they have been able to reduce the drugs that they were giving him last night and he may be off the ventilator this afternoon. I will update whenever I can.
Derek
UPDATE 1.40PM...
The doctors are much happier with Jesse this morning. He has responded well to treatment and they are thinking of waking him up this afternoon and taking him off the ventilator. Lily is coming home, she'll be back tomorrow morning. Everyone is being wonderful, especially Maggie et al and Red Ruth. The plan is to wait for the cultures to see what the infection is and make sure they are covering it with the right antibiotics. They suspect a gram negative sepsis but now think it more likely to be from his gut than the line as he has improved so quickly. We'll go back now and see how he's doing. I'll try to keep the blog updated as much as poss.
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posted by Jesse Richards @ 09:52
8 Comments
8 Comments:
Am thinking of you all. Take care. Lots of love Helen xxxxxxxx
Sending you all our love and thoughts from Brighton - Cory, Niamh, Mark and Dymphna xxxxx
Good to hear that the darling boy has responded so quickly. This is when one says 'thank goodness' for the NHS! Much love to all, and may Jesse continue to get better quickly.
PS Great to hear his big sister will be home.
Chloe
There must be people all over the world checking on Jesse's progress and sending him positive thoughts. You don't know us, but we are with you.
Darlings, My love to all of you. He's obviously in very good hands. Look after yourselves
We are all going to be thinking of Jesse all the time and sending him all the healing energy we can. I know everyone who knows him will do the same.
Keep fighting Jesse.
Rachel,Paul,Sam,Isaac & Rosie xxxxx
We just got back from a visit so can quickly update, just to keep all the healing energy focussed properly! (for those that check in before C or D can update the blog) It turned out to be a "line infection" after all, and so they are taking it out (the hickman line) under general anesthetic, scheduled for 8.30pm, so right about now. They are still happy with Jesse's progress and stats. They'll probably not wake him until the morning. Jesse is still being an amazing Warrior!
C'mon BRAVE WARRIOR !!!
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