Monday 30 December 2013

Michael Schumacher’s condition ‘deteriorated very rapidly’ after skiing accident

                        Michael Schumacher’s condition ‘deteriorated very rapidly’ after skiing accident
Michael Schumacher’s condition ‘deteriorated very rapidly’ after his skiing accident, doctors have said.
Medical experts, speaking at a press conference on Monday morning, said the former Formula One driver would have died had he not been wearing a helmet.
They said the 44-year-old remains critical and in a coma, but refused to speculate on his prognosis.
One doctor said: “Michael Schumacher has a serious head trauma when he was admitted. His neurological state deteriorated very rapidly. He was transferred to Grenoble Hospital – when he arrived we realised he was in a serious condition.”
“A scan showed he had several bruises inside his skull. So we operated in order to reduce the internal pressure on the brain. But we saw unfortunately that there were other hemorrhages in his brain.”
Gerard Saillant, one of the leading neurologists in Paris and a friend of the star, said: “I’m worried, so is his wife and children. We’re all worried by his condition. The doctors are working very hard.”
Schumacher – he is considered an excellent skier – was with his 14-year-old son in the French Alps resort of Meribel when he fell.
Schumacher, widely regarded as the sport’s most successful driver, clocked up a record of 91 race victories and 105 podium finishes before leaving the sport last year. He won his titles with Benetton and Ferrari.

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