The doctors have changed Dustin’s diagnosis from septic shock to dysautonomia. The following paragraph is from the Dysautonomia Information Network’s website (www.dinet.org) and is not a statement from Dustin’s doctors but is placed here merely for general reference sake since most of us have never heard of dysautonomia.
Dysautonomia literally means dysregulation of the autonomic nervous system. The autonomic nervous system is the master regulator of organ function throughout the body. It is involved in the control of heart rate, blood pressure, temperature, respiration, digestion and other vital functions. Dysregulation of the autonomic nervous system can produce the apparent malfunction of the organs it regulates. For this reason, dysautonomia patients often present with numerous, seemingly unrelated maladies.
The doctors are saying that Dustin was not and has not been in septic shock. Dysautonomia can result from serious brain trauma as it appears to have in this case. The doctors are saying that Dustin is likely to improve in this instance, but that these episodes of dysautonomia are likely to recur.
He remains in ICU, in stable but critical condition.
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The doctors have changed Dustin’s diagnosis from septic shock to dysautonomia. The following paragraph is from the Dysautonomia Information Network’s website (www.dinet.org) and is not a statement from Dustin’s doctors but is placed here merely for general reference sake since most of us have never heard of dysautonomia.
Dysautonomia literally means dysregulation of the autonomic nervous system. The autonomic nervous system is the master regulator of organ function throughout the body. It is involved in the control of heart rate, blood pressure, temperature, respiration, digestion and other vital functions. Dysregulation of the autonomic nervous system can produce the apparent malfunction of the organs it regulates. For this reason, dysautonomia patients often present with numerous, seemingly unrelated maladies.
The doctors are saying that Dustin was not and has not been in septic shock. Dysautonomia can result from serious brain trauma as it appears to have in this case. The doctors are saying that Dustin is likely to improve in this instance, but that these episodes of dysautonomia are likely to recur.
He remains in ICU, in stable but critical condition.
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March 8th, 2007 at 2:10 pm
Thank you for the updates. I know that many people are frequently checking for news. Continued thoughts and prayers from the East.
March 8th, 2007 at 2:41 pm
Thank you so much for the updates. I have been praying continually. A verse of encouragment: “I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name. He will call upon me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honor him.” (Ps 91:14-15). When I saw this verse today, I totally thought of Dustin.
We love you guys and will continue to pray.
Steven and Tiffani Hood
March 8th, 2007 at 2:50 pm
Thank you for the updates. I am continually checking the website and will continue to pray for Dustin’s recovery, as well as LeeAnne and the children. It is a blessing for the doctors to now know the correct diagnosis, so Dustin can receive the appropriate treatment. My thoughts and prayers are with your family!
Waverlee
March 8th, 2007 at 3:20 pm
Wow! I’m in agreement with Sharleen Larsen. Wow! Our God is a Big God. I’m praying that this Hope she extended to you, brings you a truth of the Lord that you can cling to…still praying.
In His Joy,
Holly Smith
March 8th, 2007 at 4:13 pm
Hello - I’m a RTS student in Atlanta. I don’t know Dustin but heard about his accident through the RTS newsletter and have had a very heavy burden for he and his family. I was very moved as I read Dustin’s last sermon preached in November on God’s sovereignty and control in all things in the story of Joseph. My prayer is that Dustin’s wife, children, friends and family will all be able to believe what Dustin last preached. I know that’s what he would want us to believe about this situation. Above that, I know that this is the kind of God we serve - one who always has our eternal good and His glory coursing through all of the events of this life - those that are joyful as well as painful. My prayers are with those of you directly affected by this tragedy.
Nathan Parker
Atlanta
March 8th, 2007 at 6:12 pm
Nathan’s response reminds me of Romans 11:36-”For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be glory forever and forever. Amen” My family is praying for the Salter family…God’s comfort, peace, grace and mercy.
March 8th, 2007 at 9:47 pm
Thank you so much for updates. Again, I haven’t been blessed to meet your family but am a mother of a Furman RUF student, Jordan Greene. I pray for Dustin, you and your precious children daily. May this current situation pass quickly and bring some relief to Dustin and you. Always thinking of you and all who love Dustin.
March 9th, 2007 at 7:36 am
I know I sound repetitious, but three cheers for the technology that God’s allowed us to have. Dustin wouldn’t be alive, nor could we communicate as we’re doing without it.
What a relief that it isn’t sepsis, let alone septicemia. The latter is nearly always fatal. At least this is something that may be treatable.
One of the better things to have come out of this is that we seem to become a HUGE extension of the Salter family. And I, for one, am proud to be among us.
Last week, we did hymns in this space. I keep thinking of “It Is Well With My Soul”. But what runs thru my mind even more is Ps.91:5-6. It’s helped me in the past. Leigh Anne, I pray it helps you, too.
Love to you and yours,
Fran Froelich
March 9th, 2007 at 8:19 am
Yes, thanks so much for the updates. We pray every day and check often, and it is a blessing to know how to pray. We have never met the Salters, but my daughter is an RUF person in Oklahoma, and she told us what had happened and sent us the sermon from Nov. God has truly put a burden on all of our hearts for Dustin, Leigh-Anne, and the children. How amazing it is that our God gathers His people to bear the burdens of His precious ones. How honored we are to be allowed to carry these burdens with them. We will pray without ceasing.
March 10th, 2007 at 5:01 pm
We continue to pray for Dustin, you, your dear children, and Dustin’s mom, dad, and family. We do not know you, but feel privileged that we can be a part of the body of Christ that lifts you up before His great throne of grace and mercy. We are so thankful that you have a diagnosis and that it’s not septic shock. One of my favorite comforting verses is from Isaiah 49:15-16 where God says “…yet I will not forget you. Behold, I have engraved you in the palms of My hands:..”
Al and Emma Anderson, Lake Oconee Presbyterian, Greensboro, GA
March 12th, 2007 at 7:24 am
Still praying for you