EPIC FAIL

Well, that sucked. Colby's extubation didn't go well at all today. Within 20 minutes or so we were reintubating. Once we pulled the tube, we tried a nasal mask, that didn't work. Tried a full face mask, that didn't work. Then before you know it, his color was not looking good. I looked at Tracy, our other fav RT, and we both said, this ain't good. Sure enough, Colby was in trouble. The only choice was reintubating. DAMMIT! Then it got really interesting. They had a horrible time getting the tube in. The resident doc tried twice, then the attending tried 4 times, no luck. I was starting to freak a little by this point as you can imagine. They had to call in Anesthesia to get in Colby's vent tube, which he did on the 1st try. Ahhh, finally. Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, can't anything, any 1 single thing, be easy for this kid? Apparently not.

So we're back at square one. Actually more like square zero. Colby's vent settings are even higher than when we got to the hospital last week. I'm just sick. Sick with worry, sick with disappointment, sick with fear, sick with exhaustion, sick with watching them bag Colby just to keep him breathing. My parents are a mess, too. Mom was crying in the bathroom, Dad had to just leave the unit for a bit. Right now I don't even have a plan and let's face it, I always have a plan. We're waiting for Colby to wake up, which may be a while because they had to give him double the sedation meds to get him intubated. His x-rays look horrible now, areas of collapse. That's common after having this kind of trauma. Nothing like 2 steps forward and 47 back.

We had a visitor today. Colby's friend Amber from school was nice enough to come up for the day. I told her beware, things could maybe get a little hairy. I was just hoping not this hairy! She handled it like a champ. I think she's had her share of illness/hospital experience throughout the years so she was a big help. THANKS AMBER, for being here for us and for not falling apart like a big bozo haha.

I'll update again on Monday, since we have to start this whole stupid process over again. Wish I had something witty, cute or positive to say, but right now I don't. Bye for now.