Alex Zanardi-send positive energy

[glepore]

Hit a truck head on while handcycling and has a serious tbi.

His spirit has always been an inspiration to me.

[goonster]

Oh no. :eek:

That guy has had more than his share . . .

[Plum Hill]

https://racer.com/2020/06/19/zanardi-seriously-injured-in-hand-cycling-accident/

[m_sasso]

Hope he makes it, one tough guy!
In bocca al lupo!

[mistermo]

Wow. Just wow. This guy is an inspiration to all those who think their life is over after a serious setback. By most any account, he shouldn't be alive, now this. Here in Indianapolis, I've got a buddy who was a trauma Doc and traveled with the IndyCar series at times. He was in Germany when this crash happened. His recounting of the story, and the cutting edge steps they took to stop his blood loss are amazing. His legs were sheared from his body.

Zanardi IndyCar Crash (https://youtu.be/WoV5b5sY5Jw)

The Pass (https://youtu.be/cBthxGThBkc?t=274)

Raced Rolex 24Hrs of Daytona with no legs. Incredible (https://youtu.be/-L6Sg4Ds7E4)

[glepore]

Wow. Just wow. This guy is an inspiration to all those who think their life is over after a serious setback. By most any account, he shouldn't be alive, now this. Here in Indianapolis, I've got a buddy who was a trauma Doc and traveled with the IndyCar series at times. He was in Germany when this crash happened. His recounting of the story, and the cutting edge steps they took to stop his blood loss are amazing. His legs were sheared from his body.

Zanardi IndyCar Crash (https://youtu.be/WoV5b5sY5Jw)

The Pass (https://youtu.be/cBthxGThBkc?t=274)

Raced Rolex 24Hrs of Daytona with no legs. Incredible (https://youtu.be/-L6Sg4Ds7E4)
I can't watch that video again, its way too graphic.

You're buddies with Dr Trammel?

[p nut]

My absolute favorite super car was the NSX growing up. Fav year, ‘99. Fav trim, Zanardi edition.

Sad news. Hope he recovers quickly.

http://roa.h-cdn.co/assets/15/03/980x490/landscape_nrm_1421168975-zanardinsx_1.jpg

[Tickdoc]

Damn. God vibes coming your way. Always an inspiration and I hope he can defy the odds yet gain.

[Dino Suegiù]

"When I awoke without legs I looked at the half of me that remained, not the half that was now missing."

Best wishes, AZ.

[glepore]

"When I awoke without legs I looked at the half of me that remained, not the half that was now missing."

Best wishes, AZ.

Exactly. His spirit got me thru some dark days when I wondered how long I'd be a quad. How much should one man endure?

[Brusselsprouts]

Unfortunate news, hope he recovers well. Best wishes to him and his family.

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[oliver1850]

It's terrible that he should have to go through a life threatening injury again. That he was reported to be conscious when the ambulance arrived (20 minutes after the accident) sounds promising. I'm hoping that he will come through this as he was before.

[VTCaraco]

Thinking of this situation this morning, so just checked for updates.

Here's the most salient point has stable hemodynamic and metabolic parameters from this resource, Zanardi's condition “serious” but “stable” after Friday surgery (https://www.motorsport.com/general/news/zanardi-health-update-accident-hospital/4809529/)

[mistermo]

I can't watch that video again, its way too graphic.

You're buddies with Dr Trammel?

Not Trammel, but another ortho trauma Doc on the crew (formerly).

[Cantdog]

Thinking of this situation this morning, so just checked for updates.

Here's the most salient point has stable hemodynamic and metabolic parameters from this resource, Zanardi's condition “serious” but “stable” after Friday surgery (https://www.motorsport.com/general/news/zanardi-health-update-accident-hospital/4809529/)

Unfortunately you can have stable vitals and labs and the lights can be totally off upstairs. Hoping he makes a recovery.

[Dino Suegiù]

Apparently his condition is now listed as "stable, but critical". It seems that he is under such intensive medications that certain analyses on brain functions are not possible for a few days.

In addition there is a fear that he could be blind, even if he recovers. I really cry for this man, for all the suffering he has undergone, and really pray for a complete recovery, that his indomitable spirit and smile will grace us again, and that he will be able to see our collective smiles in return.

[oliver1850]

This isn't much of an update, but seems to be most recent. The lack of updates has been disconcerting.

https://racer.com/2020/06/23/zanardi-to-remain-in-a-coma-until-at-least-next-week/

[oliver1850]

Still no good news.

https://racer.com/2020/06/30/zanardi-undergoes-additional-surgery/

[tuxbailey]

Sounds bad from the update. Getting a Bad Schumacher vibe :(

[Hawker]

How terrible....what a drag! This guy has had enough and prayers being sent.

Hang in there Alex!!

[oliver1850]

Hoping that this is good news:

https://racer.com/2020/07/16/zanardi-to-be-brought-out-of-induced-coma/

[oliver1850]

He seems to be making progress. This is the first report that I have seen with any details about his functional status.

https://racer.com/2020/12/21/zanardi-regaining-senses-responding-to-stimuli/https://racer.com/2020/12/21/zanardi-regaining-senses-responding-to-stimuli/

[mistermo]

Thanks for the update. This guy has lived more in each of his several lives that most of us live in our solo lives.

[glepore]

Autosport reports that after another round of surgery, he's speaking again.:)

[Joe]

https://www.roadandtrack.com/news/a36901587/alex-zanardi-update-july-2021/

[Rpoole8537]

Thoughts, prayers and good vibes to Alex and his family.

[peanutgallery]

Alex Zinardi has had an interesting ride thru life, here's to the next half. Glad he's doing better

[oliver1850]

Good to read that he is finally back at home. I hope that he can continue to recover.

https://racer.com/2021/12/20/zanardi-released-from-hospital-18-months-after-paracycling-crash/

[wc1934]

Don't even know what to say - so sad.