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Richard Zednick Presser Recap

There was a brief press conference from Buffalo regarding the recovery of Panthers forward Richard Zednik. Bits and pieces were grabbed from the Florida Panthers Messageboard. Here is what was said…

The artery was almost completely torn in half. If it was, it would of been much difficult for the doctor to locate and repair.
His blood pressure never fell, and his pulse was about normal. He is stable, able to speak, is coherent, has no other significant damage.
He will be in intensive care for another day, moved to a regular room in the next few days, and can be released once he is able to walk and keep his food down.
The total process took about an hour. Because the artery wasnt completely cut, it was put together without any foreign objects being used.
He was in shock from the blood loss.
Transfused with 5 pints of blood.
No injury to the trachea or larynx
Cut 1″ – 1 1/2″ and at last that deep
Discharge and time in Buffalo unknown
On antibiotics, can swallow and talk
No brain injury
Jugular was missed.

He asked the doctor when he can get back to training. He should be able to get back to the normal activities within 6-8 weeks. So unless we make the playoffs, we wont see him on the ice until next season.

This was a remarkable job done by the Buffalo medical staff. The Florida Panthers are taking messages from fans to relay to Richard. You can drop yours right here.

Now all the Cats need to do is get into the playoffs for Zed!