Thats almost surely secondary to what he had originally. If it was noscomical (hospital aquired) did he spike a temp today? or had a temp gradually rise over the last few days?

Kids and pneumonia, in general, fall into two categories:

• Quick spike is usually bacterial pnemonia and the IV antibotics will kill it quickly.
• If the fever has got worse over a couple of days its probably viral pnemonia. They will just treat the symptoms until the virus tuns its course.

Just make sure he does his spiromentry correctly. It' will keep those alveoli open and not give the pneumonia bugs a chance to settle. The IV antibiotics will kill the pneumonia bugs. They are on it before the pneumonia got bad. He's eventually going to be okay. Children's Mercy rocks.

I've seen a tremendous difference from this morning at Via Christi to now at Childrens Mercy hospital. He's drinking, he's eating, and, occasionally, giggling.

I will say CMH looks like patch adams exploded.

Keep Praying... God Is Great

I've been in many a hospital, but I've always thought the world of CMH... It's an amazing facility...

Good for you and yours. Glad to hear it's going better...

CMH is the best. I did a year of residency there. Was going to spend my career there. But, I just couldnt handle the kids home situations. Afraid I'd go off on an abusive parent.

Your in good hands. Trust whatever they tell you to do.

Sorry to hear your boy is spending X-mas in the horsepistol. Thoughts your way.

CMH is the best. My son was born with two holes in his heart. One was surgically repaired and the other healed on its own. He has been given a clean bill of health. He is Awesome and on his way to being five years old. You are definately in great hands J Diddy

I'm thinking of you guys. Please keep us posted.

Prayers and a Merry Christmas for all of you.

I presume you're staying up there 24/7. If you need a hot meal and a place to shower or nap, hit me up.

I agree with the rest, you're definitely in the right place.
My youngest son was life-flighted from St. Johns in Joplin to Children's Mercy right after birth. I was with him there for 2 months and I left thinking there's not a better medical facility on the planet.
I'm confident that they'll figure out what's wrong with him and get him properly treated quickly.

Also, get yourself checked into the Ronald McDonald house. Another fantastic organization.

Yeesh, sorry I missed this one J Diddy. Hope the kiddo is doing better today and you guys get to go home soon. Prayers your way.

sounds like good progress is being made- awesome news!!! Please keep us posted on the little guy...

Yeah I am but I've got help thanks a bunch for the offer Phil.


On the bright note:

They took him off oxygen right now and if his levels stay good and he doesn't need oxygen throughout the night he might get to go home tomorrow.