Brandt Take 2

We will definitely not be going home today. Brandt's fever is still spiking up, his neck is swelling more and his white cell count is not decreasing as fast as it was. The ENT came earlier today and ordered a sonogram of his neck. The pediatrician, ENT and infectious disease specialist all feel that there is puss developing in the lymph node, which is preventing the antibiotic from working as well as it was. Depending on what the sonogram shows, they will decide the next course of action. If there is puss, they will have to drain it, which will require surgery. It is a minor procedure, but because of his age, they sedate will him. The ENT will do it and will also remove the bead from his ear at that time. Draining it will give them a sample to culture and determine exactly what the infection is. Then they can change medicines if needed. Until then he will remain on IV antibiotics and fluids with Motrin to control his fever and pain. He is still hanging in, taking it all like a trooper. He does not complain and really only cries when they draw blood or stick his fingers. More updates when we have them.