BEL spill: Lakeman 'critical but stable'

[Lava]

boy that was bad I hope it all turns out ok

[pointman]

Belmont jockys go to North Shore University Hospital and they do have a level 1 trauma center. I am not positive that he went there, but I'm pretty sure.

[docicu3]

If I looked up the right place North Shore Long Island Jewish is a full service Level 1 trauma center so I stand corrected above.

So why were the jocks complaining last year about medical services or was that during the Aqueduct season?

[pointman]

That was during Aqueduct, North Shore is where they wanted to be taken from Aqueduct as well.

[Linny]

At AQU the primary ER center is Jamaica Hosp., not North Shore. At BEL is is North Shore.

I add my prayers for Andrew Lakeman.

[cmorioles]

The latest:

http://www.drf.com/news/article/85256.html

Jockey Andrew Lakeman, involved in a spill at Belmont Park on Friday, remained in critical condition at North Shore University Hospital on Long Island Saturday morning with what track officials and trainers said was severe spinal cord damage. He was put on a respirator Saturday morning while hospital officials tried to reach out to his family in England.

[Riot]

I haven't seen any updates on this yet in the press today. Anybody?

It is always disturbing to me, when I win money on a race where a horse or jockey is injured, or worse. Emphasizes the frivolity and luxury of my entertainment within the big picture. Another typical 4th race at Belmont, on just another weekday afternoon ... how many fans will remember this incident next week? Remember Andrew Lakemans name in a month?

I was wondering how the average fan, who owes a great deal to the men and women that choose to put their lives on the line in the saddle on a daily basis, could get involved or contribute. We have contributed hundreds of thousands to the horses that we owe so much to, before and after Barbaro. I think the interest and care on the part of the fans is there, obviously.

Anyway, yesterday I e-mailed Pat Day, Racetrack Chaplaincy of America, to see if there is any way an average joe could contribute positively when such a tragic situation occurs. I'd much rather Lakeman and his family have the money I won yesterday, if they could use it. If I hear anything, I'll let you guys know.

[Honu]

Originally Posted by Riot

I haven't seen any updates on this yet in the press today. Anybody?

It is always disturbing to me, when I win money on a race where a horse or jockey is injured, or worse. Emphasizes the frivolity and luxury of my entertainment within the big picture. Another typical 4th race at Belmont, on just another weekday afternoon ... how many fans will remember this incident next week? Remember Andrew Lakemans name in a month?

I was wondering how the average fan, who owes a great deal to the men and women that choose to put their lives on the line in the saddle on a daily basis, could get involved or contribute. We have contributed hundreds of thousands to the horses that we owe so much to, before and after Barbaro. I think the interest and care on the part of the fans is there, obviously.

Anyway, yesterday I e-mailed Pat Day, Racetrack Chaplaincy of America, to see if there is any way an average joe could contribute positively when such a tragic situation occurs. I'd much rather Lakeman and his family have the money I won yesterday, if they could use it. If I hear anything, I'll let you guys know.

You can also call the jocks room at the track and find out if they have a sign up sheet or where you can send money , its a common thing for there to be a list for riders donating jock mounts to assist hurt riders.

[Byebyemermaid]

I live 1.5 miles from North Shore.It's an excellent hospital with state of the art care.Best place place he could've gone to.If it were at Aqueduct good chance they would've taken him to Jamaica hospital otherwise known as Mary Immaculate.Another excellent hospital for Trauma.

[ARyan]

Update...

http://drf.com/news/article/85269.html

[docicu3]

If there is anything good about such a traumatic injury it is the part of the story that says "he did not have head trauma".....this means he is likely to live folks.

The fact that they used a "rapid infusion transfusion pump" speakes again to standard technology.

Soon they will likely release info on whether he has sensation in his legs as they already are telling you "he is much improved".....

Although concerns about his ability to move his extremities remain "stable but critical" is the best you could have hoped for here.

This is all actually great news.....the next hurdles are 1) extubation (remove the vent) 2) stabilizing his cord injury in hopes of avoiding a) an operation for a hematoma on his cord b) infection here or elsewhere

Keep saying those prayers but a few have already been answered.

Dr D

[pmacdaddy]

Originally Posted by Byebyemermaid

I live 1.5 miles from North Shore.It's an excellent hospital with state of the art care.Best place place he could've gone to.If it were at Aqueduct good chance they would've taken him to Jamaica hospital otherwise known as Mary Immaculate.Another excellent hospital for Trauma.

Best wishes for speedy recovery.

Jamaica Hospital and Mary Immac. are two seperate shops. For what it's worth, I would go to Jamaica with Trauma over Mary Immac.

[docicu3]

Anyone have news on this today??

[Riot]

Originally Posted by Honu

You can also call the jocks room at the track and find out if they have a sign up sheet or where you can send money , its a common thing for there to be a list for riders donating jock mounts to assist hurt riders.

Thanks, Honu. Will do.

[Fuofa]

Riot, that is a very honorbale act on your part and I am sure his family will be very appreciative.