SmittyBacall Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twotonebluenation Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 Yes! Keep pushing Damar! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbuff Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 10 minutes ago, Trentwannabe said: Awake??! Let’s go!!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broncofan Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 1 minute ago, bigbadbuff said: Awake??! Let’s go!!! Now that his ventilatory needs are lower, they’ve likely decreased or even stopped sedation. Him being awake is a good sign, and moving all limbs can be examined now. The best bedside test result would be the ability to follow all commands - if that’s there it’s really hopeful. The more complex testing to see if he’s functionally recovered (language, attention, short term memory - think Memento / 50 first dates) doesn’t happen until he is off sedation and life support - but it’s still hopeful news today. More time is needed to get to the next stage but at this stage it’s about all they can hope for. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trentwannabe Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 Hopefully with this amazing positive news and everything looking like it will be okay, the NFL will announce the decision/plan so teams can act accordingly (Ravens as example would likely rest guys Sunday?) some time today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minutemancl Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 Was wary about the update from Elam, but seeing the official update from the Bills confirming that news is awesome. That is fantastic news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trentwannabe Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 "Neurologically Intact" gave me the biggest exhale of relief I've possibly ever had. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BobbyPhil1781 Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 5 minutes ago, Broncofan said: Now that his ventilatory needs are lower, they’ve likely decreased or even stopped sedation. Him being awake is a good sign, and moving all limbs can be examined now. The best bedside test result would be the ability to follow all commands - if that’s there it’s really hopeful. The more complex testing to see if he’s functionally recovered (language, attention, short term memory - think Memento / 50 first dates) doesn’t happen until he is off sedation and life support - but it’s still hopeful news today. More time is needed to get to the next stage but at this stage it’s about all they can hope for. Since you have the experience, when they say "neurologically intact", what do the physicians need to see in order to give that designation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbuff Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minutemancl Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 @Broncofan while we should still be cautiously optimistic, is it safe to say that the range of truly awful outcomes here has been pretty far reduced? Like the worries now are less serious than they were Tuesday morning, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WheatieMan Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 Just move the entire Week 18 AFC back a week. And then give the NFC a week off after WC weekend. You can play Week 18 AFC games on Saturday MLK weekend, and NFC WC games Sunday and Monday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Dbrog24 Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 14 minutes ago, BobbyPhil1781 said: Since you have the experience, when they say "neurologically intact", what do the physicians need to see in order to give that designation? From my time around the medical field, could be anything from mental status exam (a verbal test that measures basic and complex cognitive functioning) and/or full brain scans to see what parts are lighting up or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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