Just a quick update on Kevin Pearce’s condition … Everything is moving in the right direction. According to the press release, Elaine Skalabrin, MD, Medical Director, Neuro Critical Care, and one of Kevin’s doctors, states, “Kevin continues to improve and is actively participating in his therapies. He is making progress on a daily basis.” His condition was upgraded from ‘critical’ to ‘serious’ last week but he still remains in intensive care. Here’s hoping for more positive news in the coming days – there’s a full press release below. As a side note, Shaun White got a new board for the Olympics with a pretty rad sticker on it … Check it out above.
(Danny Davis photo via Boardistan)
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PRESS RELEASE:
SALT LAKE CITY (Jan. 13, 2010) — Kevin Pearce is continuing to recover at the University of Utah Hospital after suffering a severe brain injury last month. He consistently encourages his doctors and family with the strides he is making.
Elaine Skalabrin, MD, Medical Director, Neuro Critical Care, and one of Kevin’s doctors, states, “Kevin continues to improve and is actively participating in his therapies. He is making progress on a daily basis.”
Doctors removed Pearce’s breathing tube last week and upgraded his condition from critical to serious at University Hospital in Salt Lake City.
Family spokeswoman Danielle Burch says Pearce is still in serious condition and remains in intensive care.
Pia and Simon Pearce, Kevin’s parents, have been by Kevin’s side at the hospital since his arrival. They would like to share: ” We cannot say enough good things about the doctors, nurses, and support staff here at the University of Utah Hospital in Salt Lake City. They have shown Kevin and our family the best of what modern medicine can offer and have been completely caring and supportive throughout this entire process. We extend our heartfelt appreciation and admiration to everyone involved Kevin’s recovery.”
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