Hospitalist and Pediatric Team Visit
The hospitalist and pediatric team stopped by for their morning check-in with Chase.
Chase’s Current Status: Chase reported swelling and pain, primarily from the incision made during Friday’s emergency eye procedure to relieve pressure. The team noted that his left eye, which had been showing some improvement over the weekend, appears more swollen again this morning following the removal of the drain last night. The working theory is straightforward — with the drain gone there is no longer an outlet for fluid, so some reaccumulation of swelling is expected.
Plan for Today: The ophthalmology team will return around noon to conduct a thorough re-examination of Chase’s left eye. Chase is currently NPO again in anticipation of that visit. At that point the team will decide whether a CT scan of the eye is warranted. Importantly the team confirmed there are no further MRI discussions at this time — CT is considered the right imaging path going forward.
ENT Update: The ENT team examined Chase this morning and remains fully satisfied. No further concerns or interventions needed on the sinus front.
Antibiotics: The infectious disease attending’s plan from earlier this morning is continuing as discussed — no changes to the current antibiotic regimen.
A Bit of Good News — Fresh Air: The team enthusiastically endorsed a plan for Chase to get out of his room for a short while during the window between now and the noon ophthalmology visit. There is a break in his antibiotic schedule between now and 2:00 PM that creates a good opportunity. Getting up and moving, even just a brief outing, was described as genuinely therapeutic. Chase is up for the adventure.
On the Braces: Given that CT rather than MRI is now the preferred imaging path, the urgency around removing Chase’s braces has diminished. The team confirmed there are no further MRI plans at this time, making the braces decision less pressing than it appeared over the weekend.
A lighter note: It was revealed that Chase has apparently been quietly evaluating and ranking his ophthalmologists based on their examination technique — noting differences in approach, instruments used, and bedside manner. The medical team found this both amusing and had a few chuckles.
How’s Chase? 