Update: Doctors removed Damar Hamlin's breathing tube overnight, and he has been able to speak to his family and care team, the BuffaloBills announced. He also FaceTimed into this morning's team meeting to say 'Love you boys.' More:
Per the physicians at UCMC, Damar’s breathing tube was removed overnight. He continues to progress remarkably in his recovery.— Buffalo Bills Doctors at UC Health Medical Center provided a health update on Hamlin at a Thursday news conference, saying the 24-year-old has made a “fairly remarkable recovery and improvement.” On Wednesday night, Hamlin was alert and able to follow commands and communicate in writing. He was unable to speak while still using a breathing tube.
“There are many, many steps still ahead of him,” UC physician Timothy Pritts said. “From our standpoint, we would like to see him continue to improve, to be completely breathing on his own and then to be ready to be discharged from the hospital.” After Hamlin collapsed, he received one defibrillation and one round of CPR on the field. He didn’t receive a second in the ambulance or at the hospital. Physician William Knight IV said they “cannot credit enough” for quickly recognizing the situation.There are tests still occurring to determine what caused Hamlin to go into cardiac arrest.
late in the first quarter. Hamlin got up and took a few steps after the tackle before collapsing and going into cardiac arrest. The response on the field was immediate as Bills medical personnel rushed to his aid and stabilized his head and neck. Doctors had to resuscitate Hamlin on the field and he was lifted off the ground in a stretcher after being worked on for 15 minutes.
Hamlin was taken from Paycor Stadium to UC Medical Center and placed in the intensive care unit in critical condition and sedated.
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