Jules Bianchi updates
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Hmmm, thanks for that info. 92g is quite promising, I actually expected much worse and measuring at his ear is as representative as it gets, good to have that data. It's lower than I expected and not beyond what you might expect a strong young guy to survive, but of course this is in extremely general terms. When you get to that level, it depends how long the exposure is, I understand that the severity of DAI is closely related to the duration of the peak deceleration. Looking at the crash video I get the feeling this would have been a short, sharp peak - one big unyielding impact rather than, say, a longer ride-down into a tyre wall - but it's just gut feeling.
Reading through that article (nice exercise for my slightly rusty German!), it does at least seem the HANS system did its job. There hasn't been talk of excessive neck flexion so presumably it did.
Reading through that article (nice exercise for my slightly rusty German!), it does at least seem the HANS system did its job. There hasn't been talk of excessive neck flexion so presumably it did.
Latest update (courtesy Autosport.com)
In a medical update that was issued by the team, Marussia said that efforts were ongoing to try to improve his condition.
"The past nine days have been extremely difficult for Jules and his family," said the statement.
"As a consequence of the accident at Suzuka, a number of medical challenges have needed to be overcome and the situation remains challenging due to the diffuse axonal traumatic brain injury Jules has sustained.
"Jules remains in a critical but stable condition in the Intensive Care Unit of Mie General Medical Center in Yokkaichi."
The statement also said that the Bianchi family, which is at his bedside, had been tremendously thankful for the messages of support they had been sent in the days after the crash.
"The Bianchi family continue to be comforted by the thoughts and prayers of Jules' many fans and the motor sport community," added the statement.
"In particular, the many demonstrations of support and affection during the course of the Russian Grand Prix in Sochi were of enormous comfort to Jules' parents and the relatives and friends also present at the hospital."
In a medical update that was issued by the team, Marussia said that efforts were ongoing to try to improve his condition.
"The past nine days have been extremely difficult for Jules and his family," said the statement.
"As a consequence of the accident at Suzuka, a number of medical challenges have needed to be overcome and the situation remains challenging due to the diffuse axonal traumatic brain injury Jules has sustained.
"Jules remains in a critical but stable condition in the Intensive Care Unit of Mie General Medical Center in Yokkaichi."
The statement also said that the Bianchi family, which is at his bedside, had been tremendously thankful for the messages of support they had been sent in the days after the crash.
"The Bianchi family continue to be comforted by the thoughts and prayers of Jules' many fans and the motor sport community," added the statement.
"In particular, the many demonstrations of support and affection during the course of the Russian Grand Prix in Sochi were of enormous comfort to Jules' parents and the relatives and friends also present at the hospital."
zebra said:
I hope JB makes a recovery but I suspect it will never be a full recovery.
I also suspect his career is over, always assuming he either comes back round or doesn't have permanent brain damage [both a high probabilities, particularly as he isn't breathing on his own].
Tragic accident _ thoughts are with the family, friends and other drivers are are clearly devastated by what happened.
It's extremely sad but what I wrote on this thread originally may be optimistic. Suspect that he is not going to recover based upon latest statements.I also suspect his career is over, always assuming he either comes back round or doesn't have permanent brain damage [both a high probabilities, particularly as he isn't breathing on his own].
Tragic accident _ thoughts are with the family, friends and other drivers are are clearly devastated by what happened.
There is nothing that can be written that can make anyone have positive thoughts about this incident.
aberdeeneuan said:
Scarbs tweeted that there was apparently a 92g deceleration in his earpiece.
Recently read the Lunch with Kenny Brack piece in Motor Sport. His shunt in 2003 recorded deceleration at 214g !!!Trouble is, even 1g in the wrong place in the wrong direction can be devastating.
StevieBee said:
aberdeeneuan said:
Scarbs tweeted that there was apparently a 92g deceleration in his earpiece.
Recently read the Lunch with Kenny Brack piece in Motor Sport. His shunt in 2003 recorded deceleration at 214g !!!Trouble is, even 1g in the wrong place in the wrong direction can be devastating.
zebra said:
zebra said:
I hope JB makes a recovery but I suspect it will never be a full recovery.
I also suspect his career is over, always assuming he either comes back round or doesn't have permanent brain damage [both a high probabilities, particularly as he isn't breathing on his own].
Tragic accident _ thoughts are with the family, friends and other drivers are are clearly devastated by what happened.
It's extremely sad but what I wrote on this thread originally may be optimistic. Suspect that he is not going to recover based upon latest statements.I also suspect his career is over, always assuming he either comes back round or doesn't have permanent brain damage [both a high probabilities, particularly as he isn't breathing on his own].
Tragic accident _ thoughts are with the family, friends and other drivers are are clearly devastated by what happened.
There is nothing that can be written that can make anyone have positive thoughts about this incident.
But I remain optimistic, he's a sportsman; they tend to be so strong minded it's unreal...we can only hope that he can make
A recovery of some description and can enjoy life after the accident...
Ferrari look after their own; they're incredibly good to their family, so he's in good hands.
Thoughts and prayers remain with the family,friends and drivers :'( #ForzaJules
The family of Jules Bianchi would like to issue the following statement, by way of an update on Jules’ medical condition. The Marussia F1 Team is supporting the family by facilitating its communication.
"It will be four weeks this coming Sunday since Jules’ accident and he remains in the Mie General Medical Center in Yokkaichi. His condition continues to be classified by the medical professionals here as critical but stable. Although we have no new information to give, we recognise that there are a huge number of people all around the world who are supporting Jules and willing him on in his fight. We owe it to his many fans to acknowledge the continued outpouring of messages, and to provide some information, however brief it may be.
"Jules does indeed continue to fight. Although there have been some reports suggestive of plans for Jules’ treatment, at this time his fight will continue here in Yokkaichi. We are taking things step by step.
"Once again, we would like to offer our sincere appreciation for the patience and understanding being shown towards our family at this very difficult time. We also continue to be comforted by the knowledge that Jules is receiving the best possible care at the Mie General Medical Center, with the doctors here remaining in constant contact with the neurosurgeons at the University La Sapienza of Rome, and Professor Gerard Saillant, President of the FIA Medical Commission.
"We will provide a further update when it is appropriate to do so. In the meantime, thank you to everyone who continues to keep Jules in their thoughts and prayers."
"It will be four weeks this coming Sunday since Jules’ accident and he remains in the Mie General Medical Center in Yokkaichi. His condition continues to be classified by the medical professionals here as critical but stable. Although we have no new information to give, we recognise that there are a huge number of people all around the world who are supporting Jules and willing him on in his fight. We owe it to his many fans to acknowledge the continued outpouring of messages, and to provide some information, however brief it may be.
"Jules does indeed continue to fight. Although there have been some reports suggestive of plans for Jules’ treatment, at this time his fight will continue here in Yokkaichi. We are taking things step by step.
"Once again, we would like to offer our sincere appreciation for the patience and understanding being shown towards our family at this very difficult time. We also continue to be comforted by the knowledge that Jules is receiving the best possible care at the Mie General Medical Center, with the doctors here remaining in constant contact with the neurosurgeons at the University La Sapienza of Rome, and Professor Gerard Saillant, President of the FIA Medical Commission.
"We will provide a further update when it is appropriate to do so. In the meantime, thank you to everyone who continues to keep Jules in their thoughts and prayers."
Apparently out of his artificially induced coma and trasferred/being transferred back to France, although he is still unconscious.
Source - BBC Sport ticker.
Link is up finally:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/formula1/30120317
Source - BBC Sport ticker.
Link is up finally:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/formula1/30120317
Edited by Randomthoughts on Wednesday 19th November 16:04
"Jules Bianchi is no longer in the artificial coma, however he is still unconscious. He is breathing unaided and his vital signs are stable."... And back in France. Great news, hope this leads to something positive for him.
ETA - "The family also confirmed that Bianchi has now been successfully transferred from the Mie Prefectural General Medical Centre in Yokkaichi, where he has been since the accident, to the Le Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice in France. "
ETA - "The family also confirmed that Bianchi has now been successfully transferred from the Mie Prefectural General Medical Centre in Yokkaichi, where he has been since the accident, to the Le Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice in France. "
Think it goes without saying that if you leave the track you should have been going slower. I don't see what that adds to the investigation, other than to point out the obvious. . . Under the former system, no-one would slow down 1mph more than they absolutely had to. That is why the "virtual safety car" is the only thing that will change this, and help prevent someone else coming a cropper. .
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