Very sad: Everett likely paralyzed after neck injury

[Badgerinmaine]

I was watching ESPN and one of the docs involved said that a spinal surgeon just happened to be at that game and basically they froze dude so it would delay things. Some new technology they are testing at Miami U.

In fact, as I heard the story, I think the Bills have that doctor on hand at all their games. I hope everybody else in the NFL does or will do the same.

[mraynrand]

You have to be very careful, because sometimes that freezing stuff can come back to haunt you...

[mraynrand]

If you look on the sidelines at most NFL games, you'll see the new injury/cooling devices...



They're right next to the on-field toilet tent and the new hooded NFL instant replay hoodies.

[rpiotr01]

Hopefully in the near future they'll be able to equip ambulances with that colling solution stuff. Think of the impact that could have on car crash victims etc...

Just glad this guy is going to be able to lead a normal life, even though his football career is over.

[PaCkFan_n_MD]

I was watching ESPN and one of the docs involved said that a spinal surgeon just happened to be at that game and basically they froze dude so it would delay things. Some new technology they are testing at Miami U.

I heard the same thing this morning on the radio. Very good to hear.

[the_idle_threat]

I've read about the treatment that has apparently saved this guy's life and quality of life. I believe I read about it in terms of treating people who suffer major strokes...and apparently it also works for other major injuries as well. Reducing the core body temperature by 6-8 degrees basically slows down the injury's impact on the body and allows medical personnel to have more time to prevent and repair damage.

I believe preliminary studies have also discovered prolonged lowered body temperature can potentially lead to an extended lifespan. It is an area of study that is likely to gain a lot more interest after the attention this incident brought to it.

This technology's been around at least since the 70's.

[Freak Out]

Star Trek and Star Wars in the same thread.