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As many of you already know, Zach fell off his skateboard on Saturday Sept. 6th. As a result of the fall, Zach suffered a traumatic, closed head injury and is listed in critical condition in the ICU at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte. Zach is currently under sedation and being kept in a paralytic state to help keep his intra cranial pressure as low as possible, which will help decrease the swelling in his brain. He has been placed in a RotoProne bed, which will help his lungs combat pneumonia which recently set in. Everyone is hopeful and optimistic regarding Zach’s long-term prognosis. The Monday after the accident, Zach was able to move his legs, arms, toes and even squeezed his mother’s hand on command. He has a long journey to recovery ahead of him, but he has his youth, great caretakers and a large group of friends and loved ones rooting for him. His family will be keeping this blog in an attempt to keep all of Zach’s friends and loved ones up to date on his condition. Please check back often as we will try to provide daily updates. You may also post your own comments and please know that Zach will read them soon.

Saturday, September 27, 2008

Day 21 Friday

Zach, Thanks for a peaceful day. Sat's in the high 90"s, on 50% oxygen....weaning off the ossilator, slow and steady. Your doctor has high hopes for you....She wants you off this paralytic soon! Still awaiting culture results, yet on 3 powerful antibiotics. Temperature behaved....mostly off the cooling blanket....receiving a diuretic to get off the excess fluid....You look handsome today...the nurses washed and combed your hair...tonight we watched the presidential debates together....since I know your views on american politics, thanks for tolerating this.

Lea, and Joey came by despite the rain...Ashley and Elon....never fail to visit.
Friends and more friends....Zach so many people write to you, call or drop by.....From the bottom of Zach's heart...."Mucho Gracias!!!!!"
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