Michael Schumacher suffers serious head injury while skiing

[nanana1]

Source : http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/motorsport/formulaone/michael-schumacher/10541199/Michael-Schumacher-suffers-serious-head-injury-while-skiing-according-to-reports-in-France.html

Seven-time Formula One world champion Michael Schumacher has been seriously injured skiing in Meribel, according to French website Europe 1.

Michael Schumacher has suffered a serious head injury while skiing, according to a report on French website Europe 1.

The Formula One legend was injured on Sunday morning in Meribel and transported from the slopes to hospital.

No further information on the German's injuries are yet available.

Schumacher, a seven-time world champion, is widely regarded as one of the greatest drivers of all time, having won the most championships, race victories, fastest laps, pole positions and races in a single season.

He officially retired at the end of the 2012 season, having returned from a four-year break from the sport. He turned down the chance to drive for Lotus in the final two races of this year.

Edited December 29, 2013 by nanana1

[dMog]

other than headline you got nothing here???
edit...i can see the content now

Edited December 29, 2013 by dMog

[nanana1]

F1 Schumacher in coma, 'critical' after France ski accident.

German Formula One driver Michael Schumacher at the end of the Brazil's F1 Grand Prix at the Interlagos racetrack in Sao Paulo, Brazil, in November 2012. Schumacher, the seven-time Formula One champion, is in a coma and remains in a "critical" condition after striking his head in a ski accident in the French Alps on Sunday, Dec 29, 2013, the hospital treating him said.

LYON (AFP) - Michael Schumacher, the seven-time Formula One champion, is in a coma and remains in a "critical" condition after striking his head in a ski accident in the French Alps on Sunday, Dec 29, 2013, the hospital treating him said.

The 44-year-old German was "suffering a serious brain trauma with coma on his arrival, which required an immediate neurosurgical operation", the hospital in the south-east French city of Grenoble said in a statement.

"He remains in a critical condition."

Schumacher had been skiing off-piste in the upmarket Meribel resort, where he reportedly has a property, when he fell and hit his head on a rock, mountain police who gave him first aid said.

[Turk]

Born January 3 1969 in Germany
Won the F1 seven times between 1994 and 2004
Regarded by most as the best F1 driver ever
Raced for Benetton and Ferrari before retiring in 2006
In 2002 he finished in the top three in every F1 race
Signed a three-year comeback deal for Mercedes in 2010
Announced final retirement from racing in late 2012

Hope he will recover soon.

Edit: His Official Website http://www.michael-schumacher.de is down.

Edited December 30, 2013 by Turk

[janedoe]

Wishing him all the best for a speedy recovery.

[Reefa]

Yeah i hope you pull through fellow..All the best.

[calguyhunk]

That's some seriously awful news early in the morning. Here's hoping that you win this race too. Best of luck, Schumi. Our prayers are with you :thumbsup:

[speedy57]

Wishing him all the best for a speedy recovery.

I'm here !!!

[janedoe]

I'm here !!!

Why so late?

Just kidding, hoping for some good news to begin the new year with.

Edited December 30, 2013 by janedoe

[Yorel]

I just read he is in coma, very bad news... :unsure:

[nanana1]

Doctors working ‘hour-by-hour’ to save Michael Schumacher’s life

Michael Schumacher remains in a coma fighting for his life following brain surgery.

One day after undergoing neurological surgery following a ski accident, Michael Schumacher remains in critical condition and in medically induced coma. His recovery prognosis is not yet known and doctors are working "hour-by-hour" to save his life.

The news comes following a press conference by Schumacher's doctors at the University Hospital of Grenoble where the former Formula One champion is being treated. Contrary to reports in France and Germany, doctors say Schumacher has not undergone a second operation.

Though conscious immediately after the incident, the 44-year-old's condition quickly worsened. When he first arrived at the hospital Schumacher was in an "agitated" state and was having "spontaneous movements," doctors said.

When he fell and struck a rock while skiing in the French Alps, Schumacher was wearing a helmet which saved his life. The blow he incurred was on the right side of his head.

Among the doctors involved is Gerard Saillant, a brain injury expert who is also president of the FIA Institute, which "develops and improves motor sport safety and sustainability." The FIA Institute was founded by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), the governing body of Formula One. Saillant has previous experience operating on Schumacher from when the German broke his leg during the 1999 British Grand Prix.

The most accomplished driver in Formula One history, Schumacher is a seven-time World Champion and the winner of 91 Grand Prixs. He retired from the sport a second time following the 2012 season.

[Lyon275]

I hope he's gonna be ok :(

[janedoe]

This reminds me of actress Natasha Richardson, the daughter of famous actress Vanessa Redgrave and wife of Liam Neeson, who died after a skiing accident. We all know about Christopher Reeve's riding accident too. :sadbye: I hope and pray the same story isn't repeated here.

[speedy57]

This reminds me of actress Natasha Richardson, the daughter of famous actress Vanessa Redgrave and wife of Liam Neeson, who died after a skiing accident. We all know about Christopher Reeve's riding accident too. :sadbye: I hope and pray the same story isn't repeated here.

In the moment, nobody can say anything about what will happen...

[nanana1]

Schumacher fighting for life with family at bedside

GRENOBLE, France (AFP) - Formula One legend Michael Schumacher was on Tuesday still in coma and fighting for his life with his family at his bedside after a skiing accident in the French Alps.

Doctors have warned it is touch-and-go for the German, the greatest champion in the history of Formula One, as they wait for the full extent of his injuries to become clear after he fell and slammed his head on a rock while skiing off-piste on Sunday.

Schumacher's wife Corinne and children Gina Maria and Mick were by his side and a small crowd held a night vigil outside the hospital in the southeastern city of Grenoble, an AFP reporter said.

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.

The German newspaper Bild also quoted a rescuer as saying the split helmet was "full of blood".

Schumacher's family in a statement expressed their thanks to the doctors who they said were doing "everything possible to help Michael" and to well-wishers around the world.

The family also asked the press to "respect their privacy," in the statement put out by Schumacher's spokeswoman Sabine Kehm.

News of the accident stunned the world and racing stars joined German Chancellor Angela Merkel and legions of fans in expressing their hopes for his recovery.

The hospital said it would put out a medical bulletin on Tuesday. Neurosurgeon Stephan Chabardes, who operated on Schumacher, had earlier said medical updates would be provided as and when necessary.

Doctors said a second operation was on the cards for Schumacher, who is due to turn 45 on Jan 3, and stressed it was too early to say if he would pull through.

"It usually takes 48 hours, or even longer, to be able to formulate an opinion" on injuries of this severity, said neurologist Jean-Luc Truelle.

The coma reduces the patient's temperature to around 35 deg C to reduce swelling. By being unconscious, the brain is also switched off to sounds, light and other triggers that cause the organ to use up oxygen as it processes the stimuli.

"He is in critical condition, his condition can be described as life threatening," Jean-Francois Payen, head of the intensive care unit, told reporters.

"We are working hour by hour," he said.

News of the accident made waves, stunning fans, racing stars and leaders across the world.

Damon Hill, who fought several memorable on-track battles with Schumacher, said he was "praying" for his former rival.

Dr Merkel was "extremely shocked" by the incident, her spokesman Steffen Seibert told reporters.

Formula One quadruple world champion Sebastian Vettel, 26, who has said Schumacher was his childhood idol, said: "I am shocked and I hope that he'll be feeling better as soon as possible.

Schumacher, who won the last of his world titles in 2004, towered over the sport since his debut in 1991, winning more Formula One world titles and races than any other. He had a record 91 wins and is one of only two men to reach 300 grands prix.

His duels in his heyday with Hill and Jacques Villeneuve, fired by an unquenchable competitive spirit, have gone down in Formula One lore.

Schumacher was born in January 1969 near Cologne, Germany, the son of a bricklayer who also ran the local go-kart track, where his mother worked in the canteen.

By 1987, Schumacher was the German and European go-kart champion and was soon racing professionally. In 1991 he burst into Formula One by qualifying seventh in his debut race in Belgium and a year later, he won his first Formula One grand prix.

He joined Ferrari in 1996 and went from strength to strength over the next decade, dominating the podium, before retiring aged 37.

But the father of two could not resist the lure of the track and in 2010 he came out of retirement, signing a deal with Mercedes before quitting for good in 2012.

Edited December 31, 2013 by nanana1

[speedy57]

Schumacher fighting for life with family at bedside

GRENOBLE, France (AFP) - Formula One legend Michael Schumacher was on Tuesday still in coma and fighting for his life with his family at his bedside after a skiing accident in the French Alps.

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[nanana1]

Schumacher fighting for life with family at bedside

GRENOBLE, France (AFP) - Formula One legend Michael Schumacher was on Tuesday still in coma and fighting for his life with his family at his bedside after a skiing accident in the French Alps.

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Source : http://www.dailystar.com.lb/News/International/2013/Dec-31/242754-schumacher-fighting-for-life-with-family-at-bedside.ashx#axzz2p3GQ7nii

[nanana1]

Formula One: Michael Schumacher 'slightly better' after second operation, doctors say

GRENOBLE, FRANCE (Reuters) - The medical condition of seven-time Formula One champion Michael Schumacher is slightly better on Tuesday, following a second operation during the night to treat head injuries sustained in a skiing accident, doctors said.

"The situation is more under control than yesterday but we cannot say that he is out of danger," Jean-Francois Payen, head anaesthetician told a news conference at the CHU hospital in the eastern French city of Grenoble where Schumacher is being treated

"We have won some time but we must continue an hour-by-hour surveillance."

Schumacher suffered head injuries on Sunday in a skiing accident in the French Alps. The German was subsequently put in a medically-induced coma, reported BBC Online.

Late on Monday night doctors carried out a new scan on Schumacher which showed "an improved situation" and indicated a window of opportunity for a second operation.

The family took the "difficult decision" to give consent for the operation, and doctors operated on Schumacher for about two hours.

A subsequent scan revealed a "slight improvement" in Schumacher's condition.

Edited December 31, 2013 by nanana1

[kn_andre]

Its been all over the Major News Channels, BBC, CNN, EURONEWS, ABC, ALJAZEERA e.t.c ... They said he took a Hard Knock on the Head against a Rock while falling. He was Lucky to have been wearing his Helmet if not, it would have been Worse. Doctors had to put him on an Induced Comma and bring down his Body Temperature to Reduce the Pressure in his Brain !!

I Hope he is able to Survive and make a Full recovery from this. One can Only Imagine what his Family must be going through now at the Time of the Year !!!!!!!!!!!!! Take care Everybody and Please Stay Safe ... Cheers ..

[Turk]

Schumacher 'stable' on third night in hospital:

http://www.smh.com.au/sport/motorsport/schumacher-stable-on-third-night-in-hospital-20140101-305xw.html

http://www.michael-schumacher.de/sites/index_en.html alive on his birthday 3 Jan

[dMog]

when it come to serous injuries there is a big difference between stable condition and a a full recovery or to even being "out of the woods" so to speak

hope he suffers no long term effects

[Yorel]

It seems it'll be a long a slow proccess...

[Yorel]

Today's Shumacher's birthday...

[dee.pee]

Sad birthday for him ... 45 years old.

A special silent meeting is announced in front of the hospital for Ferrari's fans and over a thousand people is expected there, all dressed in red (Ferrari's color).

[Ronalds]

Today is his birthday and we all wishing him all the best for a quick recovery. The latest news about his condition are satisfactory as his health is improving with every passing day.