MUSC Update 4…
Mary Clare is now on the heart/lung bypass machine, and Dr. Bradley will begin working in her heart. Things are going slow, but steady. She is doing fine so far. Getting on and off of the heart-lung bypass machine is a huge feat in and of itself, especially for a baby.
FYI from Wikipedia.com: Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is a technique that temporarily takes over the function of the heart and lungs during surgery, maintaining the circulation of blood and the oxygen content of the body. The CPB pump itself is often referred to as a Heart-Lung Machine or the Pumper.
Misty on December 7th, 2007
I am so glad things are going well so far with Mary Clare. Hang in there and take comfort in knowing that there are so many people praying for you guys and that God is guiding Dr. Bradleys hands and his actions in there so Mary Clare will come through this surgery flawlessly!!!! Love you lots..Misty