19/08/2024
✨A Journey of Strength and Hope✨
We are thrilled to share a heartwarming milestone from our NICU! Our brave little patient, born at just 27 weeks on May 20, 2024, has been discharged on August 15, 2024, after an incredible journey of resilience and recovery. From a birth weight of 1000 grams to 2000 grams at discharge, this little fighter has doubled his weight and touched all our hearts.
His journey has been filled with challenges, starting with intubation at birth and undergoing five blood transfusions. He faced multiple complex diagnoses, including acute respiratory failure secondary to severe respiratory distress, which has now resolved, thanks to timely surfactant therapy. He also battled an enlarged abdomen and underwent a barium e***a, with findings suggestive of meconium plug syndrome. Fortunately, the enlarged abdomen resolved, and upon discharge, there were no signs of this issue. The 2D echo revealed a patent foramen ovale, mild patent ductus arteriosus, and increased pulmonary pressure, while a cranial ultrasound showed a grade 4 intracranial hemorrhage, now showing signs of healing.
Through every step of this difficult path, our NICU team has been dedicated to providing the best care possible. We want to extend our deepest gratitude to our multidisciplinary team:
- Dr. Sareno, Neonatologist
- Dr. Salon, Pediatric Cardiologist
- Dr. Lappay, Pediatric Neurologist
- Dr. Gacus, Pediatric Surgeon
- Dr. Evangelista-Sia, for ROP screening
Your expertise and commitment have made this incredible recovery possible.
We also want to express our heartfelt thanks to the parents of our little warrior. Your trust in us during such a critical time means the world to us, and it has been our privilege to care for your baby.
To the entire NICU staff and all those who supported this journey, we celebrate this victory together. This little one’s strength reminds us why we do what we do every day. 💙