Terry is back in the IPR (In-patient rehab). Evidently there was no heart attack, since all tests showed no damage to his heart. He did have some additional xrays and tests done on his right hand to try and determine why he has no feeling in the thumb, index and middle fingers. They did find some nerve damage, evidently the result of his hands being pinned between the steering wheel and dashboard in the accident. It has not yet been determined what can be done to fix this problem. We will try and get an estimated discharge date as soon as we can. Terry is very anxious to be home next weekend (a previously optimistic date), but that may not be possible any longer. Losing 4 days of rehab may delay that possibility. Naturally he is a little "down" to say the least. If you have time, give him a call or stop by. He is back in the Central Tower, 7th floor, Room 7766.
His phone number is 248-898-7766
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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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3 comments:
Thanks for the update Kati! After all that he has been though, I'm sure he will be able to last 4 days long. Although I can understand his anxiousness. Can't wait to have him home again to just sit around and B.S. with all of us!
Kooz!
:)
P.S. CAn't wait to hear him belt out a HeeHee once he's home!
Glad to hear his heart is okay. Hopefully he will be able to come home real soon.
Dakotah, Doug, & Nancy
OH MY GOSH!!!! Lane and I hope you are on the mend and home soon. Lane actually told me what happened. He lives in Georgia (still in USAF) and I (Lisa Smith)still live in Highland but had no idea. I AM SO SORRY for what you have gone through. You do not deserve it. Im sure god is on your side and will take care of you!! Much love and many prayers go out to you!!! God Bless!
Lane and Lisa Goodnough
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