My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family Josh. So sorry :(

FUCKNIG A man, I can't stand hearing **** like this.... I wish you guys all the best, and I know he will get better soon.

Skyler

Man, I'm so sorry to hear about this bad news. I hope that he gets much better. I'm sending my prayers to u and your brother. Tell your dad to hang in there.

my prayers go out to you and your brother josh .....i wish for the best

unfortunatly ,i do know how you feel .......when i was 11 years old my father was in a magor motercycle accident and suffered head trama ...........keep your hopes high ,peaple do recover from this type of injury .......it took my father a long time to recover ,he was in a coma for almost 5 months and had to go through some tough battles to recover ............but he did recover ........

it's been almost twenty years and my father is still around ........ they told us a couple of times that he might not make it through the night ....but he did and he did recover

keep your hopes up and i will pray for your brother you and your family
.......james

You have my prayers as well, I hope everything turns out ok. :(

You are in our prayers!! Best wishes! And please keep us posted on your brothers condition!!

Josh I am sorry all of this is happening to you and your family. I hope your brother pulls through alright. My thoughts are with Matthew and your family.



Was anybody else hurt in tyhe accident?

JAMES

Josh - I'm hoping for the best for your brother. Try to keep a good attitude and just believe...

Josh:

I'm so sorry to learn of Matt's accident and serious injuries.

I've been distracted with some physical problems (surgery) in my own family (wife) plus dealing with some time-consuming MW issues and I managed to miss your post, which I regret.

The medical aspects of Matt's case are beyond my expertise, obviously, but you and Matt and your family have the prayers and hopes for recovery from myself and my wife and of course, all of us at Mustang Works.

This is so shocking and scary but hold on to your faith and be there for Matt, as we know you all will.

Stay in touch as best you can, Josh. We know this is a tough time but you have a lot of friends here and want to know as much as you can give us, as your time permits.

God Bless you, Matt and the family at this time.

man josh, i just got home from indy, oh my god thats awful, man mine & odie's prayers are with matt & your family, i hate hearing this bro, keep me informed & god bless. marty. :(

Hey Josh,

Hope the little bro pulls through, and things turn out better than the information you've been given. There are stories of triumph all the time.

As far as his brain swelling, it's a cycling effect. High ICP (intracranial pressure) can cause additional injury, and further swelling.

The brain is much like any other tissue on the body. When it's injured, it swells. The difference is it has no place to go because it's contained within a solid shell (skull). An ICP of 24mm is high. Too high. An ICP of 30mm is considered severe brain swelling. The doctors are set to begin relieving pressure at 24mm to attempt to control further damage, and resultant swelling. There is a finite amount of liquid to drain off in the brain, and they don't want to begin relieving if they don't have to. It's not just the ICP they are worried about. The CPP is also very important. It's basically MAP - ICP. It has to do with the (mean aterial pressure) blood pressure, minus the intracranial pressure. If the ICP is elevated, the blood has a hard time being pumped to the brain, and the brain becomes oxygen starved.

I hope a little partial explaination will help you.

http://www.nda.ox.ac.uk/wfsa/html/u08/u08_013.htm

Good luck to your brother, you, and your family.

Kell

Hang in there!!!
 

Josh:

Many prayers from FL for Matthew & your family. Keep on visiting him & talking to him because your strength will add to his & help him more than you will every know! Take care & keep us updated on his progress.
later,

Sean

Hey josh, i'm so sorry to hear about your brother. I don't know what i'd do if my little brother ever got hurt. I lost my uncle to cancer 4 months ago so i know the feeling of helplessness and wondering if he's going to make it. My prayers are with your family and your brother.

I am so sorry to hear about your brother. You and your family are in my prayers. Don't underestimate the power of prayer. Also, as difficult as it may be, spend as much time talking to your brother as you can. He can hear you, and he must be pretty scared. Your voice will be reassuring, and will help him pull through.

When my dad was in a coma, the nursing staff told me to talk to him, and when he came out of it, he told me he heard everything, and just knowing I was there made him feel better. Even if its just reading him the paper. Also, talk to your family about your feelings, it may be awkward, but there is strength in family.

Again, you and your family are in my prayers.

Dave

Hang in there guy!

It is tough times like these that test our true character. I am a believer in positive energy. Your strength and courage will not only help carry you through this but help your father deal with this to. Being positive despite the situation will help your brother heal, he will feel your energy and love.

Be positive.

Be strong.

You have all of our support.

- Cam -

You're all in our prayers.

Fist of all, thanks a TON for all the prayers.

He's doing better IMO. The pressure on his brain has stayed in the low teens for 2 days now, but Sun. it was in the hig 20's and I think was even at 30 for a while. The swelling on this face has gone down and he looks a lot better. They say the pressure isn't as much of a deal as they thought it would be. He is stable. I honestly believe in my heart that he will not die. They said the first 48-72 hours would be the most critical and it's been more than 80 now.

Now for some bad news. Well he had 2 blood clots in his brain, on the the front part of the brain and the other on the back part. Both on the left side. They said that the clots stayed there too long(4 hours). And that they cause a brain infartion(sp?)....basicly he's got severe brain damage:(. From what I've heard if Merdian would have had a nerosurgen(we on have one and he was on vacation) that there would have been little to no brain damage. POS town, insurance is so high in MS that all the doctors are leaving:mad:

Just keep praying guys.

L8ter,
Josh, aka the tireburner

man, josh, im so sorry to hear that but, it could be worse, i really dont know what to say, i'm still praying for matt, you got my # if you want to talk, i feel for you & your family, god bless matt, i'm going to call some friend's, they have a worldwide prayer, line going, i will ask them to put him on it, best wishes for your family, cya, keep us informed. marty.:(

Josh ,we are all here for you and send our extended family love and support that we now you must need at this time. Stay strong and talk to your brother as often as you can and include the normal everyday conversation he can hear "everything" you say. ( its a medical fact) We love ya big guy

Josh,

Im terribly sorry to hear of your little brother's accident. I can't begin to imagine the pain you and your family are in. I am and will continue to pray for Matt's quick and strong recovery.

God bless,
Ryan