Here’s a link that explains some of the NICU Terminology.
Of course desat is not in there so let me explain a few common ones.
“Desat” refers to desaturates of blood oxygen levels. Landon always has an Sp02 sensor on (the amount of oxygen in the blood aka saturation). Typically his “sat\” should be between 85%-95%. A desat is when he drops below about 80%. It’s not too concerning until he gets to the low 60% or below. This is when he’ll start to not look so pink.
Desats are closely related to “A’s and B’s”. A = apnea (not breathing) B = bradycardia (slowing of the heart rate). Sometimes he gets apnec and desats, sometimes he gets bradycardia and desats and sometimes he just desats (and then gets an A or B). Desats often are related to feeding, pooping, being uncomfortable….
For tomorrows class there will be a test on all material in the terminology link above!
Here’s a few pictures to tide you over:
“Landon with g-ma Connies hand knit hat”
“Landon sucking his binky”
“Landon Close Up”
I can\’t get over how much Landon is changing! What a sweetheart! Jay, have you considered becoming a doctor? You sure have been doing your homework! You and Sarah are great parents! Jo
Wow, reading all that sure was boring, interesting, but boring. Thank you very much for the pictures, without them, this post would just be boring, informational, but boring. Aaawww he\’s just so adorable! I can definately tell which side of the family he got his looks from*hint hint* And to just think, he\’s my little nephew. I need to change my hair color soon, he\’s stealing away all my attention. I\’m just kidding little guy, I love you very much, and I would never dye my hair again just for you.(You won\’t understand that at all, so I\’m telling you that means a LOT). I\’ve got to go to bed now, I\’ll have sweet dreams of you little Landon.
♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ x a million,
Aunt Katie
I love your furrowed brow. You already show signs of being a great thinker. I don\’t doubt for a minute you will be a genius.
Keeping you in our prayers. Moment by moment, as we watch you grow.
Hugs and Kisses-
Melanie
Landon is getting so big. In his pictures he looks like a 3 pounder! He is such a handsome little man!
Thank you, litte Landon, for getting your daddy to explain all that I wanted to know.. about you. Oh, this business of growing up is such a chore! and you are doing such a good job at it!!! Keep it up, it\’s worth it, and you have so much Love surrounding you that you\’ll do it in style.
You are very fastidious about your hats. I am going to have to make you one too, and every stitch will contain love and special prayers for you! I love you, little fellow, and you are on my mind 24 hours of the day. Your omiGG
Zach was very impressed by your new hate Landon. He said it looked like ice cream and waffles, which is a huge compliment. Of course it makes no sense to the over 5 crowd, but you get it of course.
Hugs and kisses,
Kelly