Positive day for injured sailor Tess Lloyd - 48 hours - very important
by Craig Heydon on 19 Jan 2012
29er crew Tess Lloyd and Lewis Duncan - OAMPS Insurance Brokers Australian Youth Championships 2012 Andrew Gough - copyright
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Injured 29er sailor Tess Lloyd has had a very positive day as she continues her recovery following a collision during the 2012 Australian Youth Championships in Brisbane last week.
Yesterday it was reported that doctors had been able to reduce the medication levels that were keeping Tess in the induced coma.
Overnight her doctors made further progress and were able to pull right back (again lower) the medication that had been controlling the coma with Tess reacting very positively.
Tess is still on a respirator but now close to being able to breathe on her own and is continually trying to breathe by herself which is a seen as a positive sign.
Tess has begun responding to her family’s voices and is displaying basic motor skills. Her condition has been revised from critical to serious but stable.
The next 48 hours are very important as Tess’ doctors will be able to determine what level of rehabilitation is required.
Tess’ family is keeping strong and remain positive about the next 48 hours.
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