Ayden has had little chest tube output over the past 48 hours, so they pulled it this morning. The chest tube had moved from its original location, so we are unsure as to whether or not the decreased output is due to lack of fluid or to tube movement. Ayden's chest x-rays indicate that the areas in and around his lungs are clear, so they felt comfortable pulling the tube. Ayden will have a chest x-ray done this afternoon and in the morning to monitor how he is doing. They will continue to watch him over the next few days. The doctors don't wish to send him home too early, only for us to return soon after discharge.
(Yesterday, Methadone GOT THE BOOT! That's one less medicine to go home on! So far the doctors have gotten rid of two medications!)
Hooray! That is good news! I hope the xray turns out clear. :)
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