Alex blood gas this morning was 63, down from 71 yesterday, so that is a little improvement. His oxygen is at 48% and rate of 60. He weighs 2 pounds 15.1 ounces. Mabry is right behind him at 2 pounds 14.6 ounces. Alex started a medical trial today for treatment of MSSA staph colonization found in his nose. MSSA is a common strain that responds well to medication. He will get an ointment put in his nose & on his umbilical area 3 times a day for 5 days. The ointment is already used on adults and in other NICU's, just not at Cardinal Glennon NICU. We did consult with Alex's attending physician before consenting to participate in this study. Please pray Alex continues to improve.
Finally found out their birth-weights. Alex was 755 grams/ 1 pound 10.6 ounces and 33 1/2 cm/13 inches. Mabry was 650 grams/ 1 pound 6.9 ounces and 34 cm/ 13 1/2 inches.
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