Comments on: Is Natasha Richardson brain dead? Was an epidural bleed, or “talk and die” syndrome, to blame after her ski accident? http://www.kevinmd.com/blog/2009/03/is-natasha-richardson-brain-dead-was.html Tue, 14 Feb 2012 22:28:00 +0000 hourly 1 By: coffee makerhttp://www.kevinmd.com/blog/2009/03/is-natasha-richardson-brain-dead-was.html#comment-90598 coffee maker Mon, 30 Mar 2009 01:45:00 +0000 http://clients.emmense.com/kevinmd/2009/03/is-natasha-richardson-brain-dead-was-an-epidural-bleed-or-talk-and-die-syndrome-to-blame-after-her-ski-accident.html#comment-90598 the loss of Natasha Richardson makes me re-think my resistance to wearing a helmet while skiing the loss of Natasha Richardson makes me re-think my resistance to wearing a helmet while skiing

]]> By: Melyhttp://www.kevinmd.com/blog/2009/03/is-natasha-richardson-brain-dead-was.html#comment-90389 Mely Fri, 20 Mar 2009 00:57:00 +0000 http://clients.emmense.com/kevinmd/2009/03/is-natasha-richardson-brain-dead-was-an-epidural-bleed-or-talk-and-die-syndrome-to-blame-after-her-ski-accident.html#comment-90389 I don't think we can make speculations about access to neurosurgery in Canada when she declined ambulance transport and the ambulance had to turn around and leave. <br/><br/>As a member of the Canadian Ski Patrol, if I'm telling you as a patroller to get in the ambulance, there's a damned good reason I'm making that recommendation.<br/><br/>The hospital she was transported to has a CT scanner and would have easily been able to transmit CT images to a neurosurgeon at Sacré Coeur electronically. Transfer would have been necessary anyway; the hillside hospital had no ICU. Hôpital du Sacré-Coeur du Montréal is a neuroscience and neurosurgery research center. <br/><br/>Pundits are free to speculate about whether a neuro center in the USA is better than a neuro center in one of the largest metropolitan centers in Canada, but it'd be pure speculation. I don’t think we can make speculations about access to neurosurgery in Canada when she declined ambulance transport and the ambulance had to turn around and leave.

As a member of the Canadian Ski Patrol, if I’m telling you as a patroller to get in the ambulance, there’s a damned good reason I’m making that recommendation.

The hospital she was transported to has a CT scanner and would have easily been able to transmit CT images to a neurosurgeon at Sacré Coeur electronically. Transfer would have been necessary anyway; the hillside hospital had no ICU. Hôpital du Sacré-Coeur du Montréal is a neuroscience and neurosurgery research center.

Pundits are free to speculate about whether a neuro center in the USA is better than a neuro center in one of the largest metropolitan centers in Canada, but it’d be pure speculation.

]]> By: Pam Sherwoodhttp://www.kevinmd.com/blog/2009/03/is-natasha-richardson-brain-dead-was.html#comment-90373 Pam Sherwood Thu, 19 Mar 2009 01:22:00 +0000 http://clients.emmense.com/kevinmd/2009/03/is-natasha-richardson-brain-dead-was-an-epidural-bleed-or-talk-and-die-syndrome-to-blame-after-her-ski-accident.html#comment-90373 I created a memorial for Natasha so people can leave their memories of her. Our hearts go out to Liam and their two sons.<br/><br/>http://www.ilasting.com/natasharichardson.php I created a memorial for Natasha so people can leave their memories of her. Our hearts go out to Liam and their two sons.

http://www.ilasting.com/natasharichardson.php

]]> By: Kipperhttp://www.kevinmd.com/blog/2009/03/is-natasha-richardson-brain-dead-was.html#comment-90371 Kipper Wed, 18 Mar 2009 22:43:00 +0000 http://clients.emmense.com/kevinmd/2009/03/is-natasha-richardson-brain-dead-was-an-epidural-bleed-or-talk-and-die-syndrome-to-blame-after-her-ski-accident.html#comment-90371 I don't think the access to neurosurgeons is all that great in US ski resorts, either, just judging from the experiences of friends who've broken necks and backs in Tahoe. I can't imagine why a neurosurgeon would be available in an area that only has the population density to support the practice on winter weekends. I don’t think the access to neurosurgeons is all that great in US ski resorts, either, just judging from the experiences of friends who’ve broken necks and backs in Tahoe. I can’t imagine why a neurosurgeon would be available in an area that only has the population density to support the practice on winter weekends.

]]> By: Dr. Mary Johnsonhttp://www.kevinmd.com/blog/2009/03/is-natasha-richardson-brain-dead-was.html#comment-90366 Dr. Mary Johnson Wed, 18 Mar 2009 16:08:00 +0000 http://clients.emmense.com/kevinmd/2009/03/is-natasha-richardson-brain-dead-was-an-epidural-bleed-or-talk-and-die-syndrome-to-blame-after-her-ski-accident.html#comment-90366 Kevin, I think it is very inappropriate to be involved, in any way, in all of the speculation (and that's what it is - people "showing off" their medical knowledge) surrounding Ms. Richarson's condition.<br/><br/>In point of fact, by chiming in, you're just another pundit here.<br/><br/>My thoughts and prayers are with Ms. Richardson, her husband, sons, Mother and family. And that is the ONLY message we as physicians should be sending to them right now.<br/><br/>Their lives should not be reduced to public service announcements - or policy debates. Kevin, I think it is very inappropriate to be involved, in any way, in all of the speculation (and that’s what it is – people “showing off” their medical knowledge) surrounding Ms. Richarson’s condition.

In point of fact, by chiming in, you’re just another pundit here.

My thoughts and prayers are with Ms. Richardson, her husband, sons, Mother and family. And that is the ONLY message we as physicians should be sending to them right now.

Their lives should not be reduced to public service announcements – or policy debates.

]]> By: lukas Zinnaglhttp://www.kevinmd.com/blog/2009/03/is-natasha-richardson-brain-dead-was.html#comment-90364 lukas Zinnagl Wed, 18 Mar 2009 14:57:00 +0000 http://clients.emmense.com/kevinmd/2009/03/is-natasha-richardson-brain-dead-was-an-epidural-bleed-or-talk-and-die-syndrome-to-blame-after-her-ski-accident.html#comment-90364 isnt't this typical for a epidural bleeding? like really really typical? isnt’t this typical for a epidural bleeding? like really really typical?

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