Sean Taylor Shot in the Thigh (UPDATED 6:54 PM)

[NYCSkin]

Originally Posted by GMScud

Facial expressions, squeezing of the hands... doesn't sound vegetative to me. All his blood has been replaced... Let's keep in mind how the body goes into shock during trauma. I'm praying VERY hard that he's pulling out of this.

You can still be in a "coma" and do some of these activities. Following directions is the best sign at this point as this implies he has full motor response. Technically speaking, comas are evaluated by eye, verbal, and motor response. As he has some eye response (whether to pain or not is still a question) and that he is apparently following directions is a very good sign. He is going probably intubated so his verbal response will be assumed to be minimum. Adding these together can still deem someone in a "coma".

For those that would like more information--please google "Glasgow coma scale" to learn more--wikipedia does a decent layman's job...

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by NYCSkin

You can still be in a "coma" and do some of these activities. Following directions is the best sign at this point as this implies he has full motor response. Technically speaking, comas are evaluated by eye, verbal, and motor response. As he has some eye response (whether to pain or not is still a question) and that he is apparently following directions is a very good sign. He is going probably intubated so his verbal response will be assumed to be minimum. Adding these together can still deem someone in a "coma".

For those that would like more information--please google "Glasgow coma scale" to learn more--wikipedia does a decent layman's job...

Good information. Thanks for that. Here's the Glasgow coma scale link:

Glasgow Coma Scale - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

[GMScud]

Interviews with Cerrato and Sean's father Pedro on Comcast right now. Wow, Sean looks just like his dad.

[Sheriff Gonna Getcha]

Originally Posted by GMScud

Interviews with Cerrato and Sean's father Pedro on Comcast right now. Wow, Sean looks just like his dad.

Would you please recap the segment for those of us who don't live in the area?

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by Sheriff Gonna Getcha

Would you please recap the segment for those of us who don't live in the area?

Sorry SGG, didn't see this until now.
Pedro Taylor (Sean's dad) sounded nothing but positive. Talked about all the good work the police/hospital staff are doing. Said that Sean is a fighter, and he has full confidence he'll be okay. As a police chief you could tell it wasn't the first time he'd given an interview. My goodness does Sean look like his father.

Vinny looked very upbeat after the positive news. Said doctors seemed very encouraged by the news, and reiterated how much all the support from the team players, family, and fans is appreciated. It was a pretty quick segment, but all positive.