When we brought him to the ER, he was quickly assessed and brought back to the trauma room when he was pale, not responding, and brady (his heart rate was in the 40s, they consider chest compressions below 60 for his age). His oxygen and blood pressure looked okay so we quickly got him a CT scan and x-ray series. However, this is not the first time Kelptyn has had a brady. We knew what this meant. The ICP is back. Oh crap! What is Kelptyn trying to teach all of us this time? Maybe that we haven't fixed the problem entirely.
Kelptyn is in the ICU currently. The doctors have brought him temporary relief once again with the magic of medicine. We've added 3%, HIGH dose steroids, and diuretics to his cocktail regimen. We have consulted with one of the neurosurgeons and his regular Hematologist/Oncologist. We are awaiting the return of the director of neurosurgery (he's out of the country until Sunday) to consult on his case. We understand at this point in time that there may be an experimental surgery that may or may not help. It's extremely risky. So we are waiting for now and trying to keep Kelptyn as comfortable and happy as possible.
Thank you for your continued thoughts, love, and support. You lift us up each time our heart drops to the floor. THANK YOU.