Swallow Test 2/5/2009
Posted Feb 5, 2009 6:31pm
Today at 9:00 the "Infection Specialists" came in and reported that the Infection levels have dropped more than yesterday and his incision was looking better. At 12:00 Speech Therapy came in and worked with Travyn to prepare him for his "Swallow Test". A Swallow Test is done usually after a major Brain Surgery or any serious injury involving the brain. (When a person cannot swallow properly there is a risk that food or drink may get into the windpipe and into the lungs (Called Aspiration), Which can lead to chest infections and pneumonia). When they perform the test Travyn is sitting up against an X-ray pallet. They give Travyn some formula with dye in it so they can see on the X-Ray if the formula is going down the Esophagus or the Trachea (Windpipe). The first Swallow Test Travyn did was 2 weeks ago he got a B+ which is not very good. Today Travyn got an A- which is alot better but still not ready for a bottle. They said he still has alot of swelling on the brain stem and we need to keep working with him and doing exercises. They will perform another test in 2 weeks.
Travyn is doing so good and is such a little flirt with the nurses!!!!
Thanks for all your love and support...!!
Your prayers have been answered and My precious little boy is healing up very well....
Love you all so much.