DeLuca Family
Hello everyone!
I created this fundraiser for my brother and sister-in-law's first child, Anthony! Since Anthony was born, there have been some unexpected concerns regarding his health (see below). Michael and Sara have remained faithful and strong throughout this whole process - but with such a long hospital stay, the medical costs have added up.
All donations are welcome and appreciated!! I'll be sure to post updates as Sara and Michael send them.
In his one month of life he has had:
Daily, if not more, xrays
9 echocardiograms
8 ultrasounds
A lumbar puncture/spinal tap
A MRI
A Ballon valvuloplasty of pulmonary valve in the cath lab
Feeding tube and nasogastric tube to remove stomach contents
He has been on nasal canula, high flow nasal cannula, CPAP, and Intubated/breathing tube
Numerous central lines and peripheral IVs, umbilical lines
Upper and lower GI study
He has been on numerous antibiotics
Incision and drainage of abscess
Multiple blood transfusions, platelets, and cryotherapy
His diagnoses include:
Intrauterine growth restriction
Central apnea
Congenital heart disease
Pulmonary atresia with intact ventricular septum (now functional pulmonary atresia)
Polysplenia
Interrupted inferior vena cava with azygous continuation
Right ventricle dysfunction
Tricuspid regugitation
Sinus bradycardia and ectopic atrial rhythm
Potential for intestinal malrotation
History of: supraventricular tachycardia, disseminated intramuscular coagulation, and nectrotizing enterocolitis