Michael Schumacher Injured

[TheSVOTrust]

F1 Michael Schumacher in critical condition after sking accident

http://news.yahoo.com/schumacher-39-...lkA1ZJUDM0M18x
mark

[rodster]

Yea, sounds pretty serious.

[MikeFleming]

Slight improvement shown in Schumacher's condition

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Michael Schumacher's condition has reportedly improved slightly, but the retired Formula One driver remains in critical condition in a medically induced coma.

After doctors at the university hospital in Grenoble observed an improvement in Schumacher's condition late Monday night, they opted to undertake a second operation to remove an additional cranial hematoma on the left side of his brain in order to reduce inter-cranial pressure. The Schumacher family, which remains by his bedside, were reportedly consulted on the decision, and he appears to have made it through the procedure. His doctors say that he will, however, remain in the coma for as long as necessary, and that it's too early to make predictions on the extent and timeframe of his eventual recovery.

"We have a strategy to correct a number of anomalies that continue and we want to give ourself some time during this phase of stability," said Professor Jean-Francois Payen. "There are some important matters we need to think about for the future."

The seven-time world champion was taken to the hospital on Sunday following a skiing accident in which he hit his head against a rock, and has been listed in critical condition over the days since the incident.

[FoxBuddy]

I wonder if he was wearing a helmet?

They had an article on the news last week about helmet usage for skiing/snowboarding up to around 70-80%. With notable celebrity deaths such as Sonny Bono and Liam Neeson's wife/actress Natasha Richardson it is talked about more but is not mandatory yet.

Call me old school, but I don't wear a helmet skiing but I ski within my ability.

[Meotchh]

According to several different news reports he was wearing a helmet.

From the yahoo article Mark posted:
"A source close to the investigation into the off-piste accident at the posh ski resort of Meribel told AFP that Schumacher's helmet was smashed "in two" by the impact."

Now you are banned Darran, until your next post or until you read the article Mark shared.

[FoxBuddy]

...or until you read the article Mark shared.

"quoted a rescuer as saying the split helmet was full of blood."

I really need to to stop speed reading, and probably start wearing a helmet while skiing so I'm not "that guy" with his head split open on the hill.

[JTurbo]

Call me old school, but I don't wear a helmet skiing but I ski within my ability.

Ditto for me....
My daughter wears a helmet skiing, but she likes to push the boundries.