Go Native 70 Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 Well you'd really kind of expect the helmet to at least reduce the severity of the injury. Otherwise what would be the point of wearing the damn things? Especially as it seems it's mostly people who wear helmets that end up hitting their heads! I still maintain they are dangerous things that should be avoided!! Link to post Share on other sites
KlingKlang 1 Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 9.30am As I mentioned earlier French newspaper Le Dauphine Libere is reporting that Schumacher had a second operation overnight at the Grenoble University Hospital Centre. It was also reported that Professor Gerard Saillant, who co-ordinated the driver's medical care after he broke his leg in the 1999 British Grand Prix at Silverstone, is present at the hospital. No doubt due to the similarity betweeen severe brain operations and broken legs! Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 Well you'd really kind of expect the helmet to at least reduce the severity of the injury. Otherwise what would be the point of wearing the damn things? Keep my ears warm. Link to post Share on other sites
Alexander L 80 Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 wow......I guess you could say though that his helmet has given him a fighting chance.....without it it sounds like he'd be dead already. Been thinking about getting a helmet recently. People who wear helmets, would you say that it helps prevent fogging on your goggles? Fogging gogs? No. Get yourself some anti fogging double lenses. My helmet has saved me once at least. Went too fast over a ramp, flipped and landed back of head first on ice. Helmet, skis, sticks, everything flew off. I was out for a split second then scrambled on my feet to collect my stuff with full embarrasment. Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 Bet it felt good to be embarrassed though, hey! Link to post Share on other sites
Alexander L 80 Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 Yes, c'mon Schumi, get embarrassed Link to post Share on other sites
IIIII 2 Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 More news coming in 15 minutes apparently. Link to post Share on other sites
Go Native 70 Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 Wow, I can't wait!!! Link to post Share on other sites
IIIII 2 Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 I'm afraid you'll have to. In the meantime, why not post about people with helmets crashing more than those without a few more times. Link to post Share on other sites
Alexander L 80 Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 Don't worry, only 9 more minutes. Link to post Share on other sites
pie-eater 207 Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 Just over 5 minutes left now. Unless of course they are late, which would mean it would be a bit longer. And of course if they did it early, then it would be sooner. Link to post Share on other sites
Alexander L 80 Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 Here we go. "When he arrived he had a serious brain injury and was in a coma," says the first speaker. "He still remains in a critical condition." And the professor adds: "He was immediately operated on after the first scan." Link to post Share on other sites
Alexander L 80 Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 The professor adds: "For the moment we are not able to express ourselves in regards to Michael Schumacher's future. "He's been given an artificial coma. "His situation is considered to be critical. "He was operated on only once. "We're not able to speak about after-effects, just treatment. We're working hour-by-hour." Link to post Share on other sites
JellyBelly 1 Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 "Without a helmet he wouldn't be here now". Link to post Share on other sites
Alexander L 80 Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 "His condition is considered to be extremely serious and he's intensive care. "We're working altogether day and night by his bedside but it's far too early in terms of prognosis. "His helmet did protect him." Will it help that he was a sportsman? "Well, that's possible, yes." He adds: "We are in contact with the family - his family are by his bedside. "We don't intend to carry out a second operation - we don't feel it's necessary at the moment." Link to post Share on other sites
Alexander L 80 Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 "Fighting for his life ... the violence with which he hit ground, if he hadn't had a helmet, he wouldn't be here now." Now the head of the hospital speaks: "I can't answer any technical questions. "I'd like to thank them [colleagues]. "They are working hour by hour. He says it's not that the doctors don't want to say anymore, it's that they can't say anymore at the moment. Link to post Share on other sites
JellyBelly 1 Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 Thanks for the updates Winter Vacation. Stay at the hospital there and post the latest. Link to post Share on other sites
Alexander L 80 Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 OK, but just for you though Link to post Share on other sites
Alexander L 80 Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 Back to one of the doctors: "We think that the shock must have taken place at high speed. "At the time of the accident he was agitated and not responding to questions." He adds: "I certainly can't tell you what direction we're heading in. "Today we wanted to tell you about his current state of health.. we can't go above and beyond that current information. "There isn't a general case. There are a number of traumas from the most benign to the most serious." Link to post Share on other sites
Alexander L 80 Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 And the press conference is over. Schumacher is still fighting for his life in an induced coma. The seven-time F1 world champion has had one operation, which removed clots on the brain. Doctors say they are working hour-by-hour and are unwilling to give any more information. They did say, however, he wouldn't have survived without a helmet. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 Thursday, you would do well as the SJ Mold correspondent......you should apply for the job Link to post Share on other sites
sanjo 2 Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 But remember, regular reports, before 8am, otherwise they are simply useless. Link to post Share on other sites
Alexander L 80 Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 Thursday, you would do well as the SJ Mold correspondent......you should apply for the job I could apply, get the job, move to Mold, but then I'd have to leave and never be heard of again. Link to post Share on other sites
Alexander L 80 Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 But remember, regular reports, before 8am, otherwise they are simply useless. Agreed. Let me complain again. Link to post Share on other sites
Alexander L 80 Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 And Schumi, prayers for you dude. Link to post Share on other sites
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