Fabrice Muamba ‘in effect’ dead for 78 minutes

[cowboyjoe]

Fabrice Muamba 'dead in that time'

http://espn.go.com/sports/soccer/st...muamba-was-dead-lengthy-resuscitation-efforts
Updated: March 21, 2012, 8:40 PM ET
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LONDON -- Fabrice Muamba's heart stopped beating on its own for 78 minutes and "in effect, he was dead in that time," Bolton's team doctor said Wednesday.

The 23-year-old Bolton midfielder collapsed during an FA Cup match against Tottenham on Saturday after going into cardiac arrest. He was taken to London Chest Hospital, where he remains in the intensive care unit. He is improving and has been talking to doctors.

Medics tried unsuccessfully to revive Muamba for 48 minutes Saturday before he arrived at the hospital, Bolton team doctor Jonathan Tobin said. It took another 30 minutes, after 15 shocks from a defibrillator, before the player's heart started beating again on its own.

 

[Kevinicus]

It was my understanding that defibrillators don't start hearts.

 

[The30YardSlant]

I'm shocked that he didnt suffer serious brain damage.

 

[Biggems]

I'm shocked that he didnt suffer serious brain damage.

he plays soccer......brain damage is a given

 

[MC KAos]

he survived because he was in the middle of a soccer game with lots of medical staff about 5 seconds away. He is lucky he didnt suffer it at home, he would be a dead man for sure!

as for you, BIGGEMS, may your next trip to Taco Tote lead to stomach discomfort!! youre just jelous all the ladies like the soccer dudes!