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Accident update #2 -another long one
He's out of surgery, the bleeding has stopped but he remains in critical
condition at Tulane. So far, they have discovered that our local hospital did not clean his wounds, at all. I could say we're assuming that they didn't believe he'd live so they didn't try very hard. But I'm not familiar with trauma procedure so I'm not sure it's as negative as all that but *shrug* ya know. So Tulane has spent today and part of the next couple days returning to his injuries and remove tree bark, leaves, grass, dirt, glass. I'm strongly assuming they ran numerous x-rays around his midsection. I'm assuming this because even though the first CT scan on his head came back good, they ran a second and *if* they did that then surely they x-rayed his injuries extensively... right? Anyway, Tulane said the pelvis is damaged much more than Rapides initially believed and that his leg was attached to his hip by muscle. In addition to arterial repair, next week they're planning on screws and a plate. The drainage valves/bags (for his colon, kidney and bladder) is all temporary to date. They've repaired it and long term is that they'll heal fine. The good news is that they've had a specialist on skin grafting in today, they've scheduled next week surgeries and he's stable, not bleeding and he's come through over 32 hours. Our hopes are strong that he'll come out of this. Mom has spoken to his mother and she seems to be in better spirits. Tulane has truly done what Rapides would never have been able to do. I appreciate your prayers and I'm sure everyone else does, he's such a sweet kidlet. (I thought he was 22, he's 20) and his sister is Mom's third (or fourth) daughter by proxy. Until next week, after he's had the second round of surgeries, the news is going to stay the same. We'd like to see him come home for Christmas but unless he shocks 'em all, he'll be there until at least the first of the year and then there's rehab and physical therapy. But yay! They're actually talking long term now. |
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Prayers and purrs for the young man and all of you. May he continue to heal
well. Elisabet and Hugo Katt GracecatOnl skrev i meddelandet ... He's out of surgery, the bleeding has stopped but he remains in critical condition at Tulane. So far, they have discovered that our local hospital did not clean his wounds, at all. I could say we're assuming that they didn't believe he'd live so they didn't try very hard. But I'm not familiar with trauma procedure so I'm not sure it's as negative as all that but *shrug* ya know. So Tulane has spent today and part of the next couple days returning to his injuries and remove tree bark, leaves, grass, dirt, glass. I'm strongly assuming they ran numerous x-rays around his midsection. I'm assuming this because even though the first CT scan on his head came back good, they ran a second and *if* they did that then surely they x-rayed his injuries extensively... right? Anyway, Tulane said the pelvis is damaged much more than Rapides initially believed and that his leg was attached to his hip by muscle. In addition to arterial repair, next week they're planning on screws and a plate. The drainage valves/bags (for his colon, kidney and bladder) is all temporary to date. They've repaired it and long term is that they'll heal fine. The good news is that they've had a specialist on skin grafting in today, they've scheduled next week surgeries and he's stable, not bleeding and he's come through over 32 hours. Our hopes are strong that he'll come out of this. Mom has spoken to his mother and she seems to be in better spirits. Tulane has truly done what Rapides would never have been able to do. I appreciate your prayers and I'm sure everyone else does, he's such a sweet kidlet. (I thought he was 22, he's 20) and his sister is Mom's third (or fourth) daughter by proxy. Until next week, after he's had the second round of surgeries, the news is going to stay the same. We'd like to see him come home for Christmas but unless he shocks 'em all, he'll be there until at least the first of the year and then there's rehab and physical therapy. But yay! They're actually talking long term now. |
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"GracecatOnl" wrote in message
... He's out of surgery, the bleeding has stopped but he remains in critical condition at Tulane. So far, they have discovered that our local hospital did not clean his wounds, at all. I could say we're assuming that they didn't believe he'd live so they didn't try very hard. But I'm not familiar with trauma procedure so I'm not sure it's as negative as all that but *shrug* ya know. So Tulane has spent today and part of the next couple days returning to his injuries and remove tree bark, leaves, grass, dirt, glass. I'm strongly assuming they ran numerous x-rays around his midsection. I'm assuming this because even though the first CT scan on his head came back good, they ran a second and *if* they did that then surely they x-rayed his injuries extensively... right? Anyway, Tulane said the pelvis is damaged much more than Rapides initially believed and that his leg was attached to his hip by muscle. In addition to arterial repair, next week they're planning on screws and a plate. The drainage valves/bags (for his colon, kidney and bladder) is all temporary to date. They've repaired it and long term is that they'll heal fine. The good news is that they've had a specialist on skin grafting in today, they've scheduled next week surgeries and he's stable, not bleeding and he's come through over 32 hours. Our hopes are strong that he'll come out of this. Mom has spoken to his mother and she seems to be in better spirits. Tulane has truly done what Rapides would never have been able to do. I appreciate your prayers and I'm sure everyone else does, he's such a sweet kidlet. (I thought he was 22, he's 20) and his sister is Mom's third (or fourth) daughter by proxy. Until next week, after he's had the second round of surgeries, the news is going to stay the same. We'd like to see him come home for Christmas but unless he shocks 'em all, he'll be there until at least the first of the year and then there's rehab and physical therapy. But yay! They're actually talking long term now. It sounds like there's still a long, rough road ahead for everybody, but the long-term prognosis is good. As you say, the fact that they're talking long-term indicates a considerable improvement. Purrs and prayers continue. Joy |
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What happened? I missed Update #1. Whatever it was, I'm glad, like you, to
hear they're talking like he has a future! "GracecatOnl" wrote in message ... He's out of surgery, the bleeding has stopped but he remains in critical condition at Tulane. So far, they have discovered that our local hospital did not clean his wounds, at all. I could say we're assuming that they didn't believe he'd live so they didn't try very hard. But I'm not familiar with trauma procedure so I'm not sure it's as negative as all that but *shrug* ya know. So Tulane has spent today and part of the next couple days returning to his injuries and remove tree bark, leaves, grass, dirt, glass. I'm strongly assuming they ran numerous x-rays around his midsection. I'm assuming this because even though the first CT scan on his head came back good, they ran a second and *if* they did that then surely they x-rayed his injuries extensively... right? Anyway, Tulane said the pelvis is damaged much more than Rapides initially believed and that his leg was attached to his hip by muscle. In addition to arterial repair, next week they're planning on screws and a plate. The drainage valves/bags (for his colon, kidney and bladder) is all temporary to date. They've repaired it and long term is that they'll heal fine. The good news is that they've had a specialist on skin grafting in today, they've scheduled next week surgeries and he's stable, not bleeding and he's come through over 32 hours. Our hopes are strong that he'll come out of this. Mom has spoken to his mother and she seems to be in better spirits. Tulane has truly done what Rapides would never have been able to do. I appreciate your prayers and I'm sure everyone else does, he's such a sweet kidlet. (I thought he was 22, he's 20) and his sister is Mom's third (or fourth) daughter by proxy. Until next week, after he's had the second round of surgeries, the news is going to stay the same. We'd like to see him come home for Christmas but unless he shocks 'em all, he'll be there until at least the first of the year and then there's rehab and physical therapy. But yay! They're actually talking long term now. |
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bject: Accident update #2 -another long one
From: "Kim" Date: 11/18/03 7:40 PM Central Standard Time Message-id: le.rogers.com What happened? I missed Update #1. Whatever it was, I'm glad, like you, to hear they're talking like he has a future! He was involved in a truck accident night before last that caused considerable life threatening damage. All of the details are on the Purrs thread from yesterday 3:30pm. Grace PS: I don't mean to be vague or rude by sending you to google to find out more but after a couple days, repeating the injuries has started to feel yucky for me. Kinda like the news flashing icky news again... and again.... and again... and again. |
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Glad to hear he is doing better. Our healing thoughts are winging their way
to him, you and your families. Also the doggie drool as only Basset Hounds and St. Bernard's can produce. Diane |
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"GracecatOnl" wrote in message
... He's out of surgery, the bleeding has stopped but he remains in critical condition at Tulane. snipped Purrs continuing from here for a complete recovery, Grace. Sam |
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