The doctors put Terry on dialysis to treat acute renal failure, which can be common in this situation. It is expected that it will not be permanent. He is more alert today and is talking to doctors and family. Doctors removed Terry's neck brace today because they are confident that he does not have neck injuries. The biggest risk he faces currently is developing sepsis, therefore visitation is still limited.
Thanks for all your prayers and well wishes!
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
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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.
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7 comments:
You the man Terry! Just like I thought, Perfect landing. Race isn't done yet and all of us are on the track marshalling you, making sure you stay in the right direction. Keep up the race my man!!!!!
Knowing he is doing better just made my day!!!!
HEEHEE BUDDY!!!!!
I'm expecting more good news to come!
Kooz
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Keep it up Terry you got alot of us pulling for ya man! let us know when he starts asking for tyvek tape thats a def. good sign!!!
Smalls
Dana, Doug was glad he got to see you today. We are glad that Terry is improving. Are thoughts are with you both.
Dakotah, Doug, & Nancy
Terry-
You continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. Keep your spirits up. We love you.
Brad & Kath
Terry-
Hang in there buddy! You and your family will be in my family thoughts and prayers.
May you continue to improve,
Tony (ADE)
Terry,
Hang tough buddy!!! Your in great hands. See you soon.
Mentz
Dana,
Be lifted up in your faith and remember the "sighn" from yesterday! we are believing with you and praying for all of you!see you thursday,call me anytime!! Michelle.
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