His chest X-ray looks dramatically better.
Dr. Richard Shannon
These are two very, very important milestones as we progress.
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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.
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I think there's a lot of personal interest in Mr. McCloy getting back to West Virginia.
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His condition remains critical but he has been stable overnight. There have been no adverse events.
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We are working very diligently with keeping those airways open. Right now, that's my biggest concern.
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The fact that he is not opening his eyes tonight, or not squeezing our hands tonight, is not an indication of his neurological status.
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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.
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We'll keep him medically sedated as long as possible.
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