Cassie had yet another stable night and she was able to function without ECMO since 11 AM EST yesterday. She went into the OR today at 2 PM where the vascular and plastic surgery team re-evaluated her left leg. The Vascular team was pleased to report that her thigh muscles have remained completely intact. The inside and back of her calf muscles do have significant damage, however there was no further muscle degradation. Overall the vascular team was pleasantly surprised and pleased with her status. However, the team is still unable to comment on the long-term functionality of her left leg. The vascular team will take her back into the OR on Friday for one final visit to close up the remaining wounds on her left leg.
While Cassie was in the OR, her heart surgeon was able to completely remove the ECMO machine! This is a significant milestone in her recovery as her lungs and heart are working independently of any support. She will remain intubated for a few more days as she remains in critical condition. She will be returning to her room after yet another successful OR trip in a few hours and the family will get to see her. Please provide any words of encouragement that we can share with her before she rests for the evening.
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