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Scalise 'will require additional operations'
« on: June 15, 2017, 02:18:01 am »
http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/337892-scalise-remains-in-critical-condition-will-need-more-surgery

Scalise 'will require additional operations'
By Julia Manchester - 06/14/17 09:37 PM EDT

House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) is still in critical condition Wednesday night, and will be requiring more operations, according to MedStar Washington Hospital Center.

"Congressman Steve Scalise sustained a single rifle shot to the left hip. The bullet travelled across his pelvis, fracturing bones, injuring internal organs, and causing severe bleeding," Medstar Washington said in a statement Wednesday.

"He underwent immediate surgery, and an additional procedure to stop bleeding. He has received multiple units of blood transfusion. His condition is critical, and he will require additional operations. We will provide periodic updates," the statement continued.

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Re: Scalise 'will require additional operations'
« Reply #1 on: June 15, 2017, 02:19:58 am »
Prayers for his recovery. He's got a long road ahead of him.
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Re: Scalise 'will require additional operations'
« Reply #2 on: June 15, 2017, 05:40:40 am »
Quote from: mystery-ak on June 15, 2017, 02:18:01 am
http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/337892-scalise-remains-in-critical-condition-will-need-more-surgery

Scalise 'will require additional operations'
By Julia Manchester - 06/14/17 09:37 PM EDT

House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) is still in critical condition Wednesday night, and will be requiring more operations, according to MedStar Washington Hospital Center.

"Congressman Steve Scalise sustained a single rifle shot to the left hip. The bullet travelled across his pelvis, fracturing bones, injuring internal organs, and causing severe bleeding," Medstar Washington said in a statement Wednesday.

"He underwent immediate surgery, and an additional procedure to stop bleeding. He has received multiple units of blood transfusion. His condition is critical, and he will require additional operations. We will provide periodic updates," the statement continued.

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Scary.  I didn't realize it was that serious.
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Re: Scalise 'will require additional operations'
« Reply #3 on: June 15, 2017, 10:20:56 am »
Quote from: Emjay on June 15, 2017, 05:40:40 am
Scary.  I didn't realize it was that serious.

Injury to internal organs and needing multiple transfusions is very serious.  Prayers go out for his recovery and for his family.  I also pray for this country.  We had an election.  Donald J. Trump won and Hillary Rodham Clinton lost.  There was no hacking. There was no collusion.  There was no obstruction of justice.  To continue with false accusations is despicable and deplorable and those that continue this charade should be charged with inciting and producing lawless action.
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Re: Scalise 'will require additional operations'
« Reply #4 on: June 15, 2017, 05:27:00 pm »
Quote from: austingirl on June 15, 2017, 02:19:58 am
Prayers for his recovery. He's got a long road ahead of him.

He does and I prayed for him this morning.  Apparently, he was left to bleed for 9 minute before it was considered safe to rescue him.
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« Reply #5 on: June 15, 2017, 05:30:11 pm »
Quote from: Emjay on June 15, 2017, 05:27:00 pm
He does and I prayed for him this morning.  Apparently, he was left to bleed for 9 minute before it was considered safe to rescue him.

As did I!  Steve Scalise is a GOOD man and as tough as they come!  If anyone can recover from this it's him!
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Re: Scalise 'will require additional operations'
« Reply #6 on: June 15, 2017, 05:39:34 pm »
Was worried when they said he was shot in the hip area. Bullet can do a great deal of damage there, bones and organs both with a long recovery.
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« Reply #7 on: June 15, 2017, 08:01:48 pm »
Quote from: Emjay on June 15, 2017, 05:27:00 pm
He does and I prayed for him this morning.  Apparently, he was left to bleed for 9 minute before it was considered safe to rescue him.
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Re: Scalise 'will require additional operations'
« Reply #8 on: June 15, 2017, 08:09:30 pm »
I wish we could do more than pray. Poor man.

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Re: Scalise 'will require additional operations'
« Reply #9 on: June 15, 2017, 08:20:48 pm »
Quote from: Free Vulcan on June 15, 2017, 05:39:34 pm
Was worried when they said he was shot in the hip area. Bullet can do a great deal of damage there, bones and organs both with a long recovery.

Not to mention the damage done to the bullet - Hitting the hip bone mashed that bullet into a much bigger, mushroomed projectile at best - At worst, transformed it into a shattered pile of fragments going every-which-way.

This is not going to be as easy as a through-and-through. I know nothing of human biology, but I have seen it many times in killed critters.
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Re: Scalise 'will require additional operations'
« Reply #10 on: June 17, 2017, 09:54:20 pm »
Steve Scalise conscious, spoke with wife on Saturday, sources say

WASHINGTON — Three days after he was shot in the hip by a high-velocity rifle, U.S. Rep. Steve Scalise has regained consciousness and is able to talk softly, having spoken with his wife Saturday morning, according to two sources close to the congressman's family.

Medical staff also have removed a tube that had been inserted into Scalise's abdomen to prevent fluid from going into his lungs while he was sedated, said the sources, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to comment on the congressman's medical status.

More: http://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/politics/article_05000b12-5397-11e7-9c07-e381af7103e4.html
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Re: Scalise 'will require additional operations'
« Reply #11 on: June 17, 2017, 10:17:25 pm »
At one point I heard the gun was an M4 which would be an AR 15 5.56mm projectile, which tumbles, right?

Both my brother, and my brother-in-law had serious hip injuries, both requiring hardware, screws, plates, etc.

Both were in their 20s at the time, and returned to near complete levels of activity. My brother cycled 100 miles, and ran 1/2 marathons (13 miles).

Both of their injuries involved mostly bones, not projectiles, damaging organs and major soft tissues.

The doctor that gave the presser yesterday, stated he felt Scalise would walk, and maybe run. Good news.

 
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Re: Scalise 'will require additional operations'
« Reply #12 on: June 17, 2017, 11:28:37 pm »


Wash DC shooter firearm, Chinese version of SKS 7.62x.39mm

impact 50-75 yards.
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Re: Scalise 'will require additional operations'
« Reply #13 on: June 17, 2017, 11:38:46 pm »
Quote from: truth_seeker on June 17, 2017, 11:28:37 pm


Wash DC shooter firearm, Chinese version of SKS 7.62x.39mm

impact 50-75 yards.

Thank goodness that guy couldn't shoot worth a damn. 
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Re: Scalise 'will require additional operations'
« Reply #14 on: June 18, 2017, 05:10:23 am »
Quote from: roamer_1 on June 15, 2017, 08:20:48 pm
Not to mention the damage done to the bullet - Hitting the hip bone mashed that bullet into a much bigger, mushroomed projectile at best - At worst, transformed it into a shattered pile of fragments going every-which-way.

This is not going to be as easy as a through-and-through. I know nothing of human biology, but I have seen it many times in killed critters.

I think the Dr. said it could be more than 100 fragments.  Still praying.  I think that being downgraded to serious is already a miracle.
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