Kaelyn's ultrasound this morning showed some bleeding in her abdomen. Also one area of the hepatic artery had really high pressure. Dr. Healey thinks that probably with the extra fluid in her abdomen the artery is getting compressed or stretched or even rolled so the blood has a smaller area to flow through. There is visible flow though on either side of the trouble area, which is a good sign. He does not think that there is a clot. Her bleeding is probably being caused by the high amounts of heparine she is being given to lessen the risk of clotting. He is going to go in and clean up the extra blood and look for any place that it may be coming from. It may be hard to find, her blood is so thin that it could be leaking from any place. Her hematacrit dropped from 30 yesterday to 20 today. They usually transfuse her at around 23. So she will be getting some blood and platelets today also. Dr. Healey mentioned that he thinks things will get better soon. Her LFT's (Liver Function Tests) are getting better and the blood flow getting throught the trouble spot is a good sign.
She went into surgery around 10:30 am and it will be a few hours before she comes out.
Love to all,
Angie
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