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re: Tulane player just taken from field on in an ambulance
Posted on 9/8/12 at 3:40 pm to yurintroubl
Posted on 9/8/12 at 3:40 pm to yurintroubl
Was just told he may have coded because diaphragm nerves come off of c2,3,4 and couldn't breath. Cord not transected - but really bruised.
ETA:
don't know if that's what actually happened - just a best guess by somebody in the field.
ETA:
don't know if that's what actually happened - just a best guess by somebody in the field.
This post was edited on 9/8/12 at 3:44 pm
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Posted on 9/8/12 at 3:43 pm to TIGERSandFROGS
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You nearly hit the nail on the head--with the exception of trach'ing him likely meaning his airway was mechanically compromised (not just neurologically compromised) by the bony spinal column injury. Like others have said, we'll know more in 48 hours. Very sad situation.
What's the prognosis usually look like in this situation? His football career Is over, but I'd hate for his career aspirations of being a medical doctor would have to end as well. He may or may have not been preparing for the MCAT last semester. I remember seeing MCAT stuff on his desk In class
Posted on 9/8/12 at 3:43 pm to TIGERSandFROGS
Prayers going out for Walker and his family. A "Roll Green Wave," for the TU family from this LSU fan.
Posted on 9/8/12 at 3:44 pm to yurintroubl
That's too high for comfort (c2,3,4). I really hope he's able to make a full recovery
Posted on 9/8/12 at 3:46 pm to StrongSafety
Prayers sent for this young man...didn't sound good.
Posted on 9/8/12 at 3:51 pm to StrongSafety
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What's the prognosis usually look like in this situation? His football career Is over, but I'd hate for his career aspirations of being a medical doctor would have to end as well. He may or may have not been preparing for the MCAT last semester. I remember seeing MCAT stuff on his desk In class
It's really hard to say before 48 hours. Supposedly he's already getting IV pressor medications, which is another bad sign.
I'll put it this way, other than not making it off the field, there arent many ways this situation could seem worse as far as spinal injuries go. That being said, you can't predict how well function will return in the long run until you've seen how it is at 48 hours.
Posted on 9/8/12 at 3:52 pm to TIGERSandFROGS
quote:
It's really hard to say before 48 hours. Supposedly he's already getting IV pressor medications, which is another bad sign.
Do you know my sister?
Posted on 9/8/12 at 3:54 pm to StrongSafety
quote:Usually? It's terrible.
What's the prognosis usually look like in this situation?
Posted on 9/8/12 at 4:00 pm to lukestar
Horrible new. Good luck to him
Prayers sent
Prayers sent
Posted on 9/8/12 at 4:01 pm to NC_Tigah
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Usually? It's terrible.
Sad to hear. I really hope he makes it out without any permanent damage. Prayers sent
Posted on 9/8/12 at 4:03 pm to yurintroubl
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Do you know my sister?
Probably not. But
anyway. 
Posted on 9/8/12 at 4:05 pm to LSUtoOmaha
Prayers sent to this child. I understand he has to undergo emergency surgery on his spine tomorrow. Really tragic situation for Devon, his family, friends, coaches & players, & school.
Posted on 9/8/12 at 4:08 pm to MrLSU
Just saw the replay two things I noticed, he ducked his head and his own team mate hit him. I hope he makes a recovery to live life normal as possible.
Posted on 9/8/12 at 4:08 pm to MrLSU
TV just reported they did an emergency trach on the field. Quick thinking and action by the trainers/docs. REALLY hope he comes out of it OK; stuff like this shakes everyone down to their core.
Best to the family as well.
Best to the family as well.
Posted on 9/8/12 at 4:09 pm to Guess
Awful stuff and hope he can make the best recovery possible in this situation. I'm glad I never had to face something like that as a trainer either. Watching that hit with his arms rigid like that is enough to make you sick to the stomach.
This post was edited on 9/8/12 at 4:10 pm
Posted on 9/8/12 at 4:12 pm to TIGERSandFROGS
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TIGERSandFROGS
You paying attention... If so let me know.
Posted on 9/8/12 at 4:13 pm to BluegrassBelle
Hats off to the on field medical staff for the great job
handling the situation.
handling the situation.
Posted on 9/8/12 at 4:14 pm to DBeaux225
ABC reported a broken neck and collapsed lung.
Posted on 9/8/12 at 4:15 pm to lsutigerfan1976
NC Tigah was correct earlier - collapsed lung was mis-reported.
Thank God for some small miracles. If you read my post at the top of the page - It would explain why breathing stopped.
Thank God for some small miracles. If you read my post at the top of the page - It would explain why breathing stopped.
Posted on 9/8/12 at 4:17 pm to lsutigerfan1976
And fractured cervical spine
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