LDL. Chance’s Condition Turns Critical in Florida: Family Pleads for Prayers After Dangerous Potassium Crash and Sudden Oxygen Emergency
A family is urgently asking for prayers after their loved one, Chance, entered what they describe as an extremely critical condition — marked by dangerously low potassium levels, severe fluid swelling, and a sudden emergency event where his oxygen saturations dropped.
The family says they are currently in Florida, far from home and far from the medical team Chance normally knows, making an already terrifying situation feel even heavier.
“Dangerously Low Potassium” Raises Fear of Cardiac Arrest
According to the update, Chance’s potassium level fell to a dangerously low point, prompting fears that he could go into cardiac arrest. Low potassium can become a life-threatening problem because it can disrupt the heart’s electrical rhythm.
The family described the moment as one of pure fear — not just because of the number, but because of what that number can mean in real time: a sudden, unpredictable crash.
Severe Swelling From Fluid Overload
At the same time, the family says Chance became extremely swollen, describing him as essentially “drowning in fluid.” Fluid overload can place major stress on the body — especially when the lungs, heart, and circulation are already under strain.
In response, the family shared that doctors began treatment that included potassium replacement and Lasix, a medication commonly used to remove excess fluid from the body.
Lines Placed as Medical Team Intensifies Monitoring
The update also notes that Chance required an arterial line and another line placement. These interventions are typically used when a patient is critically ill and needs closer monitoring, more frequent blood draws, or faster access for medications and support.
After potassium and Lasix were started, the family says Chance appeared to make some improvements, giving them a brief sense of relief that the worst moment might be passing.
Emergency Event: “All Sats Dropped”
But that relief didn’t last.
The family says that just as improvement seemed possible, Chance experienced an emergency event where his oxygen saturations dropped. In response, the team reportedly ordered new tests and increased Chance’s respiratory pressure support back to higher levels.
For families watching from the bedside, these moments can feel like emotional whiplash — progress followed by a sudden reversal, leaving parents and loved ones bracing for every alarm, every new order, every small change on the monitor.
“My Heart Is Aching… But We Fight Harder”
In the message, the family’s pain is unmistakable.
They described feeling devastated and overwhelmed — saying their heart is aching, but also expressing determination to keep fighting for Chance through every setback.
They also highlighted how difficult it is to be so far from home: away from what’s familiar, away from their support system, and away from Chance’s usual care team. The distance adds another layer of stress to an already unbearable situation, especially in moments when decisions and emergencies unfold quickly.
A Direct Call for Prayer and Strength
As Chance’s doctors order more testing and adjust support, the family is asking for:
- Stabilization of Chance’s oxygen saturations
- Safe correction of potassium levels
- Relief from severe fluid overload
- Wisdom for the medical team
- Strength and peace for the family, far from home and exhausted
For now, the message from the bedside is clear: Chance remains in a critical fight, and his loved ones are asking everyone who sees this to keep praying — not only for healing, but for endurance through a night that feels impossibly heavy.
