I should say Srikar had a bad day today compared to worst day yesterday. His blood pressure dropped two times today. He is still not responding. Finally they found the bug today and are giving the necessary antibiotics. They did a 30 min EEG for any seizures ,and found out the right brain has very low voltages, but no seizures. The PICU doctor asked the neurologist if they can do it for more time as he has not happy with the 30 min result. So they started the EEG later today evening for 24 hrs.
The neurologist is also waiting for the infection to come down to check for any brain damage. We are concerned how much this infection has damaged his good brain. when we pinch his hands he is moving his hands and see some EEG activity, but when we touch or pinch his feet, he pulls them back, but EEG doesn't show anything.
They might remove the shunt tomorrow afternoon, if he is stable tonight and tomorrow morning.
Please keep Srikar in your prayers for smooth removal of shunt, and for speedy recovery from the infection
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I am so sad to hear Srikar is having so much difficulty, please know that all of you are in our thoughts and prayers...
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The Hemispherectomy Foundation
Prayers, prayers, prayers coming your way! Thinking of you constantly. I hope the removal of the shunt is successful and goes smooth.
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Brande Juber
your little boy holds a special place in my heart. I pray he recovers soon and starts smiling again! keeping fighting Srikar!
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