I got a scary call about 8:30 this morning from my daughter, Jill. My 9 year old grandson, Justin, had developed a breathing problem shortly after he got to school and it got so bad so fast that the school called 911. My daughter got to the school to find Justin surrounded by paramedics, not able to get enough breath to even answer their questions. They got him stabilized enough for an ambulance ride to the hospital where they continued treatment and tried to figure out what was going on.
Justin had felt bad for several days and went to the doctor yesterday and was diagnosed with a sinus infection and given an antibiotic. They said he would be fine to go back to school today. The first thought was that the problem was a reaction to the antibiotic. As of now it looks like a sinus infection was a misdiagnosis and that he has a tracheal infection. He will spend tonight in the hospital to make sure his breathing is back on track and that they have a firm diagnosis and treatment plan.
Justin is normally a healthy, active kid who will rarely be still or quit being silly long enough to take a picture. Seeing him in an ER bed, looking pale, hooked up to wires and being given oxygen was quite a shock....and, yes, if he grows into those feet he will be one big boy.
He hasn't gotten too grumpy as of this evening, other than complaining about the IV in his arm. I will be glad when he feels good enough to get grumpy about all the hospital hoopla.....then I will know he is on the mend.
Jeanie my heart was in my throat as I read this. Can't imagine the family's panic and fear. Keep us updated. Hope he feels much better by AM.
ReplyDeleteHi Jeanie, I'm glad that the school reacted so quickly; as scary as it was to go to the hospital at least you know he'll be o.k.
ReplyDeleteHope you have a restful evening and that he is home before you know it.
Hugs, Noreen
That is scary! Glad he will be growing into those feet soon.
ReplyDeletePoor Justin! I hope he does feel better soon; glad they are keeping him in the hospital to check things out and make sure he is breathing okay before they release him. Sounds like they got help for him quickly at school too! I'm sure it was scary for all of you Jeanie! Too cute with his size of shoes; he will be a tall one indeed!
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oh my gosh what a scarey day...so happy he is doing better...I know you must have been a bundle of nerves...
ReplyDeleteJeanie, wow, what a day! Thank goodness for the fast action of the school, and the new diagnosis. Sending prayers to you and your family! Liz
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh what quick thinking on the school's part. I am so glad they took him to the hospital and found out what it was. I have never heard of that. I will say a prayer and hope for a quick recovery. Love, sandie
ReplyDeleteNothing more frightening than a child in a hospital bed. Bless his little heart. You are all in my prayers of thanks and recovery.
ReplyDeleteOh Jeanie, I was just shocked to read this post. I guess we just never know what can happen to our children and grandchildren. Thankfully, the school staff recognized this problem quickly and acted with great wisdom and made sure your grandson had medicare immediately. I hope he is already much better. Keep us posted.
ReplyDeleteI hope he is doing well and, as you say, grumbling about hospital hoopla or missing his classmates. Please let us know when you can.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to hear this! I am glad that the school reacted quickly. Sending healing thoughts.
ReplyDeleteWow! what a scare! I hope the new diagnosis is the correct one and prognosis is good. Good luck to your wonderful grandson.
ReplyDeletePoor kid. I hope by the time I write this he is much improved and hopefully all better. Scary. Glad they got things straightened out, though.
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