Monday, August 4, 2008
5 p.m.
Terry is back in the ICU, in critical but stable condition. There was some difficulty in waking him post surgery, but they were able to wake him briefly and he knew his name. This is a good sign. He is now sleeping, but he did open his eyes once when I came in. the Doctors say that he needs sleep. He is breathing on his own now, without the ventilator, but is on an oxygen mask under 100% oxygen. The main concern now is his lungs due to the damage already done by the accident (some bleeding occurred). Kidney performance is still a big concern. Friday, if all goes well, they will perform surgery for the pelvis and to close the 3 openings done for the compartment syndrome. Closure depends on whether the swelling has diminished enough. Infection is still a main concern, so visits are very restricted. Prayers, please!! He needs them.
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What Happened?
On Saturday, August 2, at approximately 11:30 a.m. Terry McDowell was involved in a head-on collision on Ormond Road in White Lake Township, MI.
An unknown young-adult fell asleep at the wheel, crossed over into the opposite lane, and struck Terry's van head-on. Police are still investigating.
Paramedics rushed Terry via helicopter to Beaumont Medical Center's Trauma Unit. He is in stable, but critical, condition and is currently in the Intensive Care Unit.
From what we know, there is no damage to the spinal cord or brain. He will undergo more X-rays and scans today to determine if there are further injuries. His injuries, as of Sunday, Aug 3 at 10:00 a.m. include:
> Broken right femur
> A compound fracture in his left femur
> A broken tibia
> A shattered ankle
> Slight cut to his liver
> Dissected aorta
> Fractured pelvis
> Unknown back injury
> Three broken ribs
Terry underwent 11 hours of surgery on Saturday evening. The first surgery was cardiac surgery to repair the damage to his torn, or dissected, aorta. They performed non-invasive heart surgery and used a stent to repair the aorta. The surgery was completed without complications.
The second surgery was orthopedic surgery to repair his broken bones. He came out of surgery strong, but remains in critical condition due to the complications that could arise from heart surgery and a compound fracture of the Femur.
He is expected to remain in the ICU for at least 48 hours.
An unknown young-adult fell asleep at the wheel, crossed over into the opposite lane, and struck Terry's van head-on. Police are still investigating.
Paramedics rushed Terry via helicopter to Beaumont Medical Center's Trauma Unit. He is in stable, but critical, condition and is currently in the Intensive Care Unit.
From what we know, there is no damage to the spinal cord or brain. He will undergo more X-rays and scans today to determine if there are further injuries. His injuries, as of Sunday, Aug 3 at 10:00 a.m. include:
> Broken right femur
> A compound fracture in his left femur
> A broken tibia
> A shattered ankle
> Slight cut to his liver
> Dissected aorta
> Fractured pelvis
> Unknown back injury
> Three broken ribs
Terry underwent 11 hours of surgery on Saturday evening. The first surgery was cardiac surgery to repair the damage to his torn, or dissected, aorta. They performed non-invasive heart surgery and used a stent to repair the aorta. The surgery was completed without complications.
The second surgery was orthopedic surgery to repair his broken bones. He came out of surgery strong, but remains in critical condition due to the complications that could arise from heart surgery and a compound fracture of the Femur.
He is expected to remain in the ICU for at least 48 hours.
7 comments:
You have all the prayers I have Terry and Family!!!!!!
Think positive and positive will overcome!!!!!!
I will be thinking of all of you constantly through this trying time!!!
Thank you soooo much for keeping us all informed on Terry's progress. I will be checking it CONSTANTLY
Kooz
Are prayers are with you.
Thanks for keeping us updated.
Dakotah, Doug & Nancy Phend
all our prayers are with you terry and family....god bless ken mcdonald and family
My thoughts and prayers are all with you. Emma
our prayers are with you all. remember to rest yourselves, keep your minds focused on every positive and hug each other. thanks for keeping us informed and updated during this difficult time.
julie and john
many prayers and thoughts are with terry and his family.
Ryan Megiveron
Everytime I open the web Page to get an update, I see the picture of Terry. I feel like I am looking at you Kati. If Terry is half the person you are, he has the strength and energy to keep fighting and will get through this! Keep strong, prayers are being said all the time for all of you!
Valerie
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