Daniel has had a pretty big day today.
Daniel is no longer jaundice and the phototherapy lights have been turned off.
The Neonatalogist thought she heard a heart murmur and called in the Cardiologist. The Cardiologist confirmed that Daniel does have a murmur which is very common in preemies.
Daniel has Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA). PDA is a heart defect common in preemies. Everyone is born with a large artery (Ductus Arteriosus) that normally closes on it's own right after birth. However some babies, especially preemies need a medicine to close the ductus. Daniel will recieve 3 shots of medication to close the ductus. If the medication does not work the ductus will be closed with surgery.
Daniel oxygen has been turned down to 12%. The doctor said that he should be off the vent by Tuesday.
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