Another positive day for Tess Lloyd

Version:1.0 StartHTML:0000000149 EndHTML:0000001509 StartFragment:0000000199 EndFragment:0000001475 StartSelection:0000000199 EndSelection:0000001475 Injured 29er sailor Tess Lloyd has had a very positive day as she continues her recovery following a collision during the 2012 Australian Youth Championships in Brisbane last week.
 
Yesterday it was reported that doctors had been able to reduce the medication levels that were keeping Tess in the induced coma.
 
Overnight her doctors made further progress and were able to pull right back the medication that had been controlling the coma with Tess reacting very positively.
 
Tess is still on a respirator but now close to being able to breathe on her own and is continually trying to breathe by herself which is a seen as a positive sign.
 
Tess has begun responding to her family’s voices and is displaying basic motor skills. Her condition has been revised from critical to serious but stable.
 
The next 48 hours are very important as Tess’ doctors will be able to determine what level of rehabilitation is required.
 
Tess’ family is keeping strong and remain positive about the next 48 hours.
 
- Craig Heydon