Dr. Shannon
Dr. Shannon
eyes fact hands indication opening
The fact that he is not opening his eyes tonight, or not squeezing our hands tonight, is not an indication of his neurological status.
anyone appear bite clear extent indication medically moment nature recovery whatsoever
The coma at the moment is medically induced. When the medications are weaned or reduced, Mr. McCloy does move; Mr. McCloy does bite down on his tube; Mr. McCloy does appear to flicker his eyelids. All those things are true. I don't want to let anyone think that is some clear indication whatsoever of the nature of the extent of his recovery or injury.
interest personal west
I think there's a lot of personal interest in Mr. McCloy getting back to West Virginia.
constitute diligently keeping serious
That does constitute a serious issue. .Ê.Ê. We are working very diligently with keeping those airways open.
constitute diligently keeping serious
That does constitute a serious issue. . . . We are working very diligently with keeping those airways open.
woods
We think that he is clinically stable. No, he is not out of the woods yet. There are still issues. This is going to be a long recovery.
woods
We think that he is clinically stable. He is not out of the woods yet. There are still issues. This is going to be a long recovery.
biggest diligently keeping
We are working very diligently with keeping those airways open. Right now, that's my biggest concern.
critically process remains trying
He remains critically ill. We're still in the process of trying to stabilize his system.
report success terrific thrilled
I am thrilled to report we have had terrific success overnight.
medically
We'll keep him medically sedated as long as possible.
critical remains stable
Mr. McCloy remains in critical but stable condition. He had an uneventful night.
age-and-aging general given greatest health last question several witnessed
There's no question that I think his age, his vitality, his general health are his greatest allies. Given the extraordinary circumstances we witnessed over the last several days, this is the miracle.
certainly critical
There's no panic. There is certainly a sense of concern. He's in critical condition.