We are thankful Mitchell moved to step down 24 hours post-op. He is doing well. Will be working on managing pain- need to start eating and switch from Morphine to Lortab. Also gets an anti-inflammatory every 6 hours. Chest tube output has been about 200 ml each 12 hour shift for the last 24 hours. That is anticipated with the Fontan. His length of stay will be determined by how long they are needed- really can vary. His underlying rhythm has returned to a junctional rhythm (not uncommon with this big surgery), so we will look for a return to a regular sinus rhythm and appropriate rate to discontinue the external pacer wires.
Overall, Mitchell has done wonderfully. And we are very thankful. Thank you for your love and support! ❤️
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