Today we were taught how to resuscitate Max. We were given our very own ambu bag (see picture) which we will have to carry around with us at all times, along with half the hospital!
The training was very well done and, although we hope never to have to use it, we do have a good idea of what to do should the need arise. The trainer also very kindly said that she would be more than happy to come to the house and give us a refresher course or teach other friends or members of the family who might look after Massimo.
After our training we changed Massimo’s trachy ties. The operation is nearly as complicated as doing the trachy change – it involves everything that you do for a trachy change, minus the actual change, so quite stressful, but Massimo was a star – AGAIN – and remained settled throughout most of the ordeal. J was in the driving seat this time and I was in charge of holding the tube in place. It all went off without a hitch.
Having done a trachy change and the resuscitation training we are now allowed to take Massimo for a stroll in his (very smart American) stroller within the hospital grounds and I shall be doing so tomorrow. A nurse will probably come with us, at least the first time.
It is so, so exciting! I promise to take lots of pictures and post them as soon as possible.