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03-16-2006, 10:56 PM
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Right now Livi is CPAP vented 24/7. Â*On 4-21 we go in for her 1st trach clinic appt. Â*At that pt, the plan is to remove the pressures a little, trying to get down to atleast half days of no CPAP. Â*We were just trying to get her CBG's (CO2) into the 40's. Â*She was 51-53 CO2 the week of discharge. Â*
Can anyone explain how this is normally done? Â*I think I've seen it mentioned as sprinting on here. Thank you! Â*You guys have been a big help!
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Trish PROUD Mama to TWO 26 wkrs 1055 g- Olivia Forever 7, trached for 6.5 yrs, gtube, iv port, BPD, Hydro/VA Shunt, Epilepsy, CP, Fought Hepatoblastoma for 28 months 688 g- Nathaniel is my bright 10.5yo 
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03-16-2006, 11:54 PM
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What sprinting is when the take the child off the vent for a half hour at a time see how they do and test them to make sure they are doing well. As soon as they master staying off and doing well with sats they will proceed to an hour twice a day. And keep going up every week. Until they are completely off. I am going to be taking my daughter on Wednesday to get her to start sprinting. I hope this works...
 I hope this helps you and you find your answers...
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Dee, Mother of Ericka. D.O.B. 12/11/03...preemie at 27 wks gestation, GTube on 07/02/04. Trached 03/22/05Fundoplication/Nissen in 2005. Decanned 10/17/07!!!!!!!!The little hero is the one who melts my heart every day for all her accomplishments.
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03-17-2006, 12:53 AM
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Thanks!
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Trish PROUD Mama to TWO 26 wkrs 1055 g- Olivia Forever 7, trached for 6.5 yrs, gtube, iv port, BPD, Hydro/VA Shunt, Epilepsy, CP, Fought Hepatoblastoma for 28 months 688 g- Nathaniel is my bright 10.5yo
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03-17-2006, 11:07 AM
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Sprinting - that's exciting. It's your first big step to coming off the vent and away from those darn hoses!
 Evy
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Grandma to Jordan and Cody - born at 29 wks - Jordan was decannulated April 17, 2006! 
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