Comair FO condition as of yesterday

[GeneralAv]

Not gonna post this on the other gone seriously astray thread. So for those seeking info on Polehinke's condition, here's the most recent:

http://www.14wfie.com/Global/story.asp?S=5383450&nav=3w6o

UPDATE, MON, 12:30 PM: Comair Flight 51-91 co-pilot James Polehinke remains in the intensive care unit at the UK Hospital. His condition continues to be listed as "serious."
Dr. Andrew Bernard says Polehinke needs more surgery, but is expected to be moved to a rehabilitation facility within a few weeks.
Bernard says Polehinke suffered a mild brain injury.
Polehinke was flying the plane and is the sole survivor of the crash that killed 49 people.
The doctor said it's impossible to say whether the 44-year-old Polehinke knows what happened to him. He says brain injury patients often don't remember much about their accidents, at least at first.

Previously: The doctor treating the lone survivor of the crash of Comair Flight 5191 says he will recover from his injuries, but faces a long recovery.
James Polhinke was the first officer on the flight. Dr. Andrew Bernard at the University of Kentucky says Polehinke "is moving out of the woods,'' but will require more surgeries to repair broken bones before moving to rehabilitation.
The 44-year-old Polehinke was the co-pilot on the flight, which crashed in a field August 27th, shortly after taking off from Blue Grass Airport in Lexington. Federal aviation investigators have said it appears the plane took off from a runway too short for the plane to attain enough speed to take off.
Bernard says Polehinke remains in serious condition in the intensive care unit and will remain hospitalized for several more weeks before being ready to rehabilitation.
Bernard says Polehinke's injuries included a broken breastbone and broken ribs, facial fractures and a collapsed lung, which has healed. A broken left leg, hand, ankle, spine and pelvis will require more surgery.

 

[xjlifer]

Thank you for that....All the people on that flight are in my prayers.

Please lets try and keep this thread respectful.

 

[goahead]

Agreeed, god bless all those familys.

 

[The_Russian]

Get well soon buddy!

 

[IamGumbyDammit]

Just walking through a hospital to visit someone creeps me out, can't imagine what this guy is going through. Nothing like being home in your own bed. I hope he gets home quick.

 

[GidgetDog]

God Bless

 

[DrunkIrishman]

Has it been confirmed that his spinal chord was too damaged for him to be able to walk again?

 

[C-150ETOPS]

Has it been confirmed that his spinal chord was too damaged for him to be able to walk again?

Crossing the line a wee bit aren't we?

1. It's private medical info (unlessed released)
2. Anything regarding this posted here is probably just BS pilot rumor crap that will get even more twisted as it's passed on.
3. Even if true to the letter, what is the accuracy record of M.D's telling patients that they'll never walk, live, see, ect?
(Kit Darby forecasts better than that group.)


Wish him well.

 

[XJohXJ]

I wish him well. Good luck and God please bless him.

 

[federico]

Hell be ok. This guy is a fighter

 

[flyboyike]

Anyone have an address to send a "Get Well" card to? The hospital address msaybe?

 

[inthewind]

Crossing the line a wee bit aren't we?

1. It's private medical info (unlessed released)
2. Anything regarding this posted here is probably just BS pilot rumor crap that will get even more twisted as it's passed on.
3. Even if true to the letter, what is the accuracy record of M.D's telling patients that they'll never walk, live, see, ect?
(Kit Darby forecasts better than that group.)


Wish him well.

I wouldn't believe anything that a doctor says anyway. I survived a crash in a PA-23-160. The docs told me first that I'd lose my leg, then that I'd never walk again, then they laughed at me when I told them that I would fly again. Well a year later I was at Atlantic Coast flying the DO-Jet. It all boils down to determination. Let's all wish James a full recovery and lift him up in our prayers

 

[snap145]

I wouldn't believe anything that a doctor says anyway. I survived a crash in a PA-23-160. The docs told me first that I'd lose my leg, then that I'd never walk again, then they laughed at me when I told them that I would fly again. Well a year later I was at Atlantic Coast flying the DO-Jet. It all boils down to determination. Let's all wish James a full recovery and lift him up in our prayers

Roger That! thats a great story....wish there were more with that attitude...i needed your attitude in a similar situation in my past...GET WELL JAMES!

 

[glasspilot]

Anyone have an address to send a "Get Well" card to? The hospital address msaybe?

James Polehinke (patient)
UK Chandler Hospital
800 Rose St.
Lexington, KY 40536-0293


I didn't do a whole lot of research but I'd bet this would get it to him.

 

[I Hate Freight]

Has it been confirmed that his spinal chord was too damaged for him to be able to walk again?

Confirmed by whom? Where? Cite?

 

[yaya]

I wouldn't believe anything that a doctor says anyway. I survived a crash in a PA-23-160. The docs told me first that I'd lose my leg, then that I'd never walk again, then they laughed at me when I told them that I would fly again. Well a year later I was at Atlantic Coast flying the DO-Jet. It all boils down to determination. Let's all wish James a full recovery and lift him up in our prayers

nope, it all boils down to md's are usualli pretty clueless. PERIOD.

 

[acaTerry]

nope, it all boils down to md's are usualli pretty clueless. PERIOD.

usualli....and the doctors are clueless. Gotta love the pot calling the kettle black. BTW, what's your basis? Lawyer commercials?

 

[FlyBunny]

Crossing the line a wee bit aren't we?

1. It's private medical info (unlessed released)
2. Anything regarding this posted here is probably just BS pilot rumor crap that will get even more twisted as it's passed on.
3. Even if true to the letter, what is the accuracy record of M.D's telling patients that they'll never walk, live, see, ect?
(Kit Darby forecasts better than that group.)


Wish him well.

Very well said! Right on, this person did cross the line. Let's keep it respectful and wish the pilot full recovery!