Kevin Everett When Cold Is Hot Stuff

[ddthetide]

Originally Posted by docicu3

You hit on why this is such a big deal....

It took alot of guts to use it and alot of smarts to apply it in this instance. This all came about in the most bizzare manner if anyone is really interested I'll post it but probably people have heard about as much from me on medical stuff as a horse racing site can stand....

It should not go underappreciated that this one application of this technology will open the door to save more lives than anything discovered in the last 10 years. The surgeon and the intensivist will be nominated for Nobel prizes in medicine.....and they should be!!

thanks for the details and explanation that we could understand! very interesting!

[SniperSB23]

They had an interview with the Bills MVP (their punter Brian Moorman) on ESPN radio on my way home from work around 5. He was recapping his hospital visit and said how he told Everett he was going to be on ESPN radio and wanted to know what to tell them and said Everett's eyes just got this determined look. He asked him if he wanted him to tell them that he was going to beat it and Everett nodded his head. Then I guess later Everett's mother asked who they were playing next week and Moorman said Pittsburgh. At that point Everett got the same look in his eye and mouthed "win it" to them. This was all before he had regained any mobility. Pretty moving stuff, I guess if anyone can beat it this kid can.

[skippy3481]

Docicu3, If you have time i would love to hear more about it. It really is amazing. My question though. Was this something that was done on the field/ambulance or was the IV inserted after he was in the hospital?

Originally Posted by skippy3481

Docicu3, If you have time i would love to hear more about it. It really is amazing. My question though. Was this something that was done on the field/ambulance or was the IV inserted after he was in the hospital?

They said the procedure (IV with the cold saline) was started within minutes of the injury. I dont think they could have got him to the hospital that fast. If it had not been he would not have the chance he now has as the swelling was apparently kept to a minimum.

Might start seeing a setup to perform the procedure at all football stadiums I would think. Have to diagnose it properly first to take drastic quick action.

[skippy3481]

I read the same thing, but was wondering if that was a misquote or if thats a sop.