ARDS

Hi, folks – we have some late-breaking news from the Wilks camp.

After the x-rays and biopsy that Tim mentioned in yesterday’s journal entry, their doctor has determined that Jennifer is suffering from Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS).

This is a very serious affliction.

The doctors are attempting a surfactant treatment that will, hopefully, prevent Jennifer’s alveoli from collapsing and allow them to inflate more easily.

The Wilks ask that everyone ardently pray for their daughter – especially over the next few days as the effectiveness of the surfactant treatment becomes known.

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T.Randel

**Saturday, November 19, 2005 11:55 pm

Hello all. Laurie here.
Jennifer has so far received two surfactant treatments. Her lungs have improved functioning slightly. The final surfactant treatment will be Sunday morning at 6:00 am.

Please continue praying for Jennifer and her family.

Laurie

note: the above entry is a copy originally posted on our ‘Caring Bridge’ website.