Here's the lowdown.
1. Anna has a condition known as PDA. (Patent Ductus Arteriosus) This is where a duct in the heart that normally closes at birth does not. (particularly in premies). A link to the info:
http://www.hmc.psu.edu/nicu/services/pda.htm
2. Anna has a condition known as RDS. (Respiratory Distress Syndrome) - particularly common in premies. A link:
http://www.hmc.psu.edu/nicu/services/rds.htm
3. Anna has bad contractility of the heart. (her heart does not pump at maximum proficiency)
4. Anna has jaundice.
http://www.hmc.psu.edu/nicu/services/pda.htm
2. Anna has a condition known as RDS. (Respiratory Distress Syndrome) - particularly common in premies. A link:
http://www.hmc.psu.edu/nicu/services/rds.htm
3. Anna has bad contractility of the heart. (her heart does not pump at maximum proficiency)
4. Anna has jaundice.
1 Comments:
JE and I are praying for you and your new little one. We are going to be in Willis Knighton South on Wed. Which hospi9tal are you and Anna? This web sight is great.
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