Just as we began to kinda see the end, last night happens. The report from the doctors earlier in the day was that Jackson was doing great. Then last night when we were there with him he kept having what they call "A's and B's". 'A' for apnea and 'B' for bradycardia.- Apnea: is a technical term for suspension of external breathing. During apnea there is no movement of the muscles of respiration and the volume of the lungs initially remains unchanged.
- Bradycardia: as applied to adults, is defined as a resting heart rate of under 60 beats per minute, though it is seldom symptomatic until the rate drops below 50 beat/min. In Jackson's case, the term is used to explain a heart rate that, while not technically below 60 beats per minute, is considered too slow for the individual's current medical condition. And is more than likely being brought on by the apnea.
On an up note, he no longer has the feeding tube in and, besides the leads checking his vitals, he's tube free! Keep praying!
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Kyle, Nicole and Jackson
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