MEDICAL DEFINITIONS - SUNDAY 2:27 PM
So far I have been talking in fairly general terms with regards to some of the key metrics that we measure here. I will start being more specific so everyone has a clearer picture of Cody's condition. I have been using the term "coma inducing drugs". What I am mainly referring to is Pentobarbital.
Pentobarbital is a nonselective central nervous system depressants which are primarily used as sedative hypnotics and also anticonvulsants in subhypnotic doses.
I have also been referring to Cody's brain pressure or brain swelling. This is called ICP or Internal Cranial Pressure. This shows up on the monitors as a number. Currently this number is 8, which is awesome. I have seen it as high as 26. Under 20 is the general goal.
Pentobarbital is a nonselective central nervous system depressants which are primarily used as sedative hypnotics and also anticonvulsants in subhypnotic doses.
I have also been referring to Cody's brain pressure or brain swelling. This is called ICP or Internal Cranial Pressure. This shows up on the monitors as a number. Currently this number is 8, which is awesome. I have seen it as high as 26. Under 20 is the general goal.
Hey buddie, good job. We know you are fighting and we are fighting with you. Keep it up and I can’t wait to see your smiling face again soon. -Abs
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team Marshall, i have just got to a computer since this has happened and i fell great power from all the post i see here from this great sport of skiing that has brought us all together as friends to give you all hope and love. if there is anything that i can do from here let me know and the love and hope we all have will bring cody out to the hill once more to ski the tight line in the trees on a powder day
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Cody, I still remember you routinely running from the Killington Base Lodge to the Training Center in bare feet in the middle of winter, even if there was a blizzard and/or below zero temps. A man that was always meant to be on the mountain... I think you also had a sweet early 90s Bula hat. Keep fighting, bud!
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Codeman - I am not a doctor but it sounds like you are WINNING! Keep up the fight buddy. You can do it. Jesse, Chelsea, Tuckman, Barb, and Don - Miss you guys.
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Absolutely blown away by Team Marshall. You are doing an amazing job of being there through every second, getting it right and keeping everyone informed. If I can feel it here at home in Park City, Cody is absorbing it at ground zero. My most positive thoughts are with you Cody for a full recovery! But take your time getting through this first set of gates. You need to get a second run to win!
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Cody just keep on doing what your doing because it sounds like you are killing it! Al my thoughts and positive energy is with you!
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Cody,There are a lot of us you barely know rooting for you. Keep up the fight. Looking forward to seeing you and your family back at the Bush.
Special thanks to your family for keeping us updated.
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Team Marshall definitely sounds like you're on it. Go Cody, go! I also remember you running barefoot between KBl and the training center. There is a pie in the oven right now that I will hopefully be able to bring down to you all tomorrow.
Positive thoughts and lots of love.
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Cody, I'm Tucker Severson's mother, and I know how worried Tucker has been. I want you to know that my brother had a traumatic brain injury at about your age. The doctors did not expect him to recover. My mother read to him and talked to him all day, every day, and he is now 56 years old, finished college and grad school - he beat the odds, and, with the support you clearly have, you will too. Hang in there. Take your time, if you have to, but keep fighting. Obviously you are loved and admired by many, and you WILL pull through this. I can't wait to hear that you have come back to your friends and family. We're thinking about you every day and sending get well wishes your way, from New Hampshire.
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Cody all the old weekend warriors at Killington are thinking about you.
We all still follow your results so we can say "when I was a J3 at least the kid who was beating me by 2 seconds is on the world cup now."
Cody you could have scoffed at all of us who were not as good but you were always such a nice kid to us that were not KMSers and we all remember that to this day.
I remember at the Bermuda Open when we were 11 or 12 you won by so much you laid down on the back of your skis and went under the finish beam...you caused quite a ruckus but us kids loved it.
Ed Kenney and I enjoy following you now and will enjoy following you once again.
Hang in there bud. Team Marshall stay strong we are all thinking about you.
Ryan
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Dear Marshall family,
Glenn and I want you to know that we are thinking of you all and saying prayers.
You are constantly in my thoughts.
Lisa Laird, second grade teacher Sherburne Elementary School
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Cody we have a camp of 60 okemo kids out at whistler right now and all of them are rooting for the fords are here Willie Lilly Julia and Lori. we are all praying for you everyday. Get well soon buddy.
Praying for you Cody
Pearson
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GO Cody Go!!! I along with everyone else think about you HUNDREDS of times a day and check the website just as much!! We're all rooting for you Cody! Keep up the great progress.
Sending you all my strength and positive energy
Madaileine
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Hey All you Marshall's!
BE STRONG! I know you are and will be as this unfolds! I just hung new prayer flags at our house and hope the winds will bring our wishes your way! It seems like the right time to do this!
We hope and pray for Cody's recovery.
Tom and Lisa Favro
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Cody i know you hear this and its time to show your talent
you are strong and you have amazing people behind you wake up and feel our strength supporting you as you have carried so many .
thanks for the updates Marshalls.
IM on your street and just drove u and all looks ok at the house.
If i can do anything feed dogs take out trash anything to help let me know
i have candles lit and every positive vibe i have in me
802 746 8850
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Cody- you are a "Healing Machine", just like this summer in PT. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Will- keep ur head up buddy, your roomie will be home soon.
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I know your gonna pull through this Cody. You have an amazing family and endless support. Be strong
Brad
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Cody and the Marshall family,
It's been years since I've seen you guys but I wanted to let you know that you are in my thoughts right now. Cody, keep fighting...we're all right there with you. Stay strong Jesse, Chelsea, and family. You guys are incredible.
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Yeah Cody, great job the last couple days! Not at all surprising that you are making progress. Keep it up, we are all pulling for you to make it back to us quickly. My thoughts are with you every day. Jesse, Chelsea, Tucker, the same goes for you.
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The Mckeon Family is sending you the strength to get through this terribly difficult time,and will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
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http://cat.inist.fr/?aModele=afficheN&cpsidt=14504097
Air is commonly trapped within the skull in patients who have been treated for trauma or intracranial hemorrhage. In Sweden, when such a patient is transported by air ambulance it is standard procedure to maintain sea-level pressure in the cabin to prevent increased intracranial pressure (ICP). However, this type of flight operation is more difficult and expensive. Maintenance of sea-level cabin pressure is not common practice all over the world, and the criteria supporting the choice of pressurization during transport are inadequate and in need of evaluation.
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http://www.asma.org/pdf/publications/medguid.pdf
Medical Guidelines for Airline Travel
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