Fabrice Muamba
Discussion
Absolutely excellent and quite remarkable good news. All credit must go to the individuals who saved his life on the football pitch.
The Chest hospital may have continued this but without the exceptional abilities and ministrations of the individuals on the pitch he would never had lasted to reach hospital.
Remarkable story the actions on the pitch will be remembered by millions. Rightly.
The Chest hospital may have continued this but without the exceptional abilities and ministrations of the individuals on the pitch he would never had lasted to reach hospital.
Remarkable story the actions on the pitch will be remembered by millions. Rightly.
Really pleased to hear that Muamba is showing some promising signs of recovery. Having seen the events on ESPN, I have to say that, once the seriousness of the situation became clear, the actions of the fans in the ground were incredible. Hearing them chanting his name in unison is something that will stay with me for quite some time - it was incredibly moving.
Hopefully this event will have some lasting effect on fans and players everywhere - what happened to him puts life in a quite a sharp perspective.
I guess he was very fortunate that his condition manifested itself when it did, with ready access to trained professionals with the right equipment. The speed and effectiveness of treatment will hopefully allow him to make a speedy and full recovery - I'd certainly like to be present to hear the reception he gets the next time he walks onto a football pitch!
Hopefully this event will have some lasting effect on fans and players everywhere - what happened to him puts life in a quite a sharp perspective.
I guess he was very fortunate that his condition manifested itself when it did, with ready access to trained professionals with the right equipment. The speed and effectiveness of treatment will hopefully allow him to make a speedy and full recovery - I'd certainly like to be present to hear the reception he gets the next time he walks onto a football pitch!
Dr Andrew Deaner, take a bow: http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/news/uk/fans-praise-...
Wish him all the best - he sounds like a top chap (and a cut above some of the other players...)
If there is any 'good' in what happened, it is that I don't think it could have happened in a better place (and presumably, it could have happened at any time) since he was in the best of hands within seconds, and then taken to one of the best hospitals in the country at dealing with this type of incident.
I heard that he was 'chilled' to protect vital organs (particularly the brain). Not sure if this is true, but certainly cutting edge if so, and may aid his recovery.
Also heard that he has 'spoken' which is a fabulous sign. Goes without saying that he is very fit, strong and youth is on his side, so fingers crossed, he'll pull through with the fabulous medical care he is receiving together with his fighting spirit!
If there is any 'good' in what happened, it is that I don't think it could have happened in a better place (and presumably, it could have happened at any time) since he was in the best of hands within seconds, and then taken to one of the best hospitals in the country at dealing with this type of incident.
I heard that he was 'chilled' to protect vital organs (particularly the brain). Not sure if this is true, but certainly cutting edge if so, and may aid his recovery.
Also heard that he has 'spoken' which is a fabulous sign. Goes without saying that he is very fit, strong and youth is on his side, so fingers crossed, he'll pull through with the fabulous medical care he is receiving together with his fighting spirit!
essexplumber said:
Dave Eds said:
No words can describe what is was like to witness this.
C'mon Fabrice, we're praying for you to pull through.
Was you there too?C'mon Fabrice, we're praying for you to pull through.
I was in Rotterdam in '74, and the oh so near other Hillsborough disaster against Wolves, and in Seville with my daughter not too long ago too, so I've seen some difficult times.
But this, and the fact that I was sitting near 3 dads with their "first time at football" sons, has really touched me.
An eerie silence on the packed High Road, people politely queuing in pairs for trains at WHL station, no one speaking but in deep thought on the train home.
Proud to be a Spurs fan as well as a football fan, but sure not looking forward to Wednesday night.
Where there's life there's hope, pray 4 Muamba.
Puggit said:
Dr Andrew Deaner, take a bow: http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/news/uk/fans-praise-...
I appreciate that people want to credit someone with saving Fabrice's life but I think it is wrong to credit this doctor as a hero. The paramedics that attended Fabrice on the pitch were instrumental in saving this guys life, there is nothing that the consultant cardiologist could do pitch side or in the ambulance to increase the chances he had of surviving a cardiac arrest.If someone suffers a cardiac arrest there are well documented protocols that everybody follows. The doctor would have had no access to any other drugs or equipment to the ambulance crew.
The ambulance crew deserve the recognition not the doctor (I have heard in other reports he was told they didn't need his help).
Fabrice should have the best possible chances of a full recovery as hopefully his brain was perfused with oxygen throughout the majority of the event.
K77 CTR said:
Puggit said:
Dr Andrew Deaner, take a bow: http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/news/uk/fans-praise-...
I appreciate that people want to credit someone with saving Fabrice's life but I think it is wrong to credit this doctor as a hero. The paramedics that attended Fabrice on the pitch were instrumental in saving this guys life, there is nothing that the consultant cardiologist could do pitch side or in the ambulance to increase the chances he had of surviving a cardiac arrest.If someone suffers a cardiac arrest there are well documented protocols that everybody follows. The doctor would have had no access to any other drugs or equipment to the ambulance crew.
The ambulance crew deserve the recognition not the doctor (I have heard in other reports he was told they didn't need his help).
Fabrice should have the best possible chances of a full recovery as hopefully his brain was perfused with oxygen throughout the majority of the event.
Eta: directly
Edited by Digger on Tuesday 20th March 00:33
Digger said:
K77 CTR said:
Puggit said:
Dr Andrew Deaner, take a bow: http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/news/uk/fans-praise-...
I appreciate that people want to credit someone with saving Fabrice's life but I think it is wrong to credit this doctor as a hero. The paramedics that attended Fabrice on the pitch were instrumental in saving this guys life, there is nothing that the consultant cardiologist could do pitch side or in the ambulance to increase the chances he had of surviving a cardiac arrest.If someone suffers a cardiac arrest there are well documented protocols that everybody follows. The doctor would have had no access to any other drugs or equipment to the ambulance crew.
The ambulance crew deserve the recognition not the doctor (I have heard in other reports he was told they didn't need his help).
Fabrice should have the best possible chances of a full recovery as hopefully his brain was perfused with oxygen throughout the majority of the event.
fantastic news to hear that he's slowly coming around
i hope the damage caused to him is very very minimal. with a young child and a life infront of him it would be a shame to see him affected by this too much. the support and the well-wishers for muamba has really shown how football fans no matter what colour you wear on your shirt, really are one family.
Get well soon to Abidal too who will be undergoing a liver transplant soon. having lost a friend to the same operation a month ago i really hope he pulls through too.
i hope the damage caused to him is very very minimal. with a young child and a life infront of him it would be a shame to see him affected by this too much. the support and the well-wishers for muamba has really shown how football fans no matter what colour you wear on your shirt, really are one family.
Get well soon to Abidal too who will be undergoing a liver transplant soon. having lost a friend to the same operation a month ago i really hope he pulls through too.
Gassing Station | Football | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff