‘Buffalo Bills’ Damar Hamlin Health Update!

Updated On March 18, 2024 | Published By: Bruce Wayne | In Career , Health , Lifestyle

Source: BBC

Buffalo Bills’ Damar Hamlin collapsed in the ground in the middle of the game due to a cardiac arrest.
The star remains hospitalized and in a critical situation.
He is expected to remain in intensive care despite showing signs of improvement.

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Damar Hamlin suffered a cardiac arrest during the Bills’ game against the Bengals

Everyone watching was shocked when Damar Hamlin collapsed in the Buffalo Bills’ game versus the Cincinnati Bengals which has been postponed.

After tackling Cincinnati wide receiver Tee Higgins, Hamlin stood up before collapsing to the ground. The majority of the Bills roster left the sidelines and entered the field to kneel or stand around Hamlin while a stretcher and ambulance arrived.

On the scene, first responders deployed an automatic external defibrillator and performed CPR on Hamlin. As Hamlin was placed inside an ambulance, oxygen was administered to him. The only adult level 1 trauma center in the area, the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, received him for transport.

Several Bills players were spotted sobbing while Hamlin received medical attention. Other athletes hugged or clasped hands in prayer. At 8:55 p.m., Hamlin collapsed on the ground. At 9:08 p.m., ESPN ended its coverage from the field and entered a studio.

As officials decided whether the play would restart, Buffalo head coach Sean McDermott and Cincinnati head coach Zac Taylor conferred with them. At 9:17 p.m., the contest was momentarily put on hold, and both teams entered the locker rooms. At 9:25 p.m., Hamlin boarded the ambulance and left.

Nearly an hour after Hamlin passed out, at 9:52, McDermott and a few Bills players left the locker room. The game was called off for the evening at 10 p.m., according to the NFL. If and when play will continue are still to be decided.

Damar Hamlin Collapsed on the field (Source: The Boston Globe)

What is the current update regarding his health?

Damar Hamlin “is expected to remain under intensive care as his health care team continues to monitor and treat him,” the Bills said in a statement on Wednesday.

According to Jordon Rooney, a friend, and business partner of the player, Damar is still sedated two days after the incident. Hamlin’s doctors had seen encouraging readings from him overnight that they had hoped to see by Wednesday morning. On Tuesday night, Hamlin’s agent, Ron Butler, informed ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler that Hamlin’s oxygen levels had increased.

Rooney provided an update after Dorrian Glenn, Hamlin’s uncle, told several media outlets Tuesday night that there were some encouraging signs in his nephew’s progress, including the fact that doctors had reduced the amount of oxygen Hamlin needs from 100% to 50%.

The reaction of other players on the field after Hamlin's collapse — The reaction of other players on the field after Hamlin’s collapse (Source: Arizona Sports)

Messages of support from all over the world flood in for Damar Hamlin

He received overwhelming support Monday night from the city of Buffalo as well as from athletes and fans all throughout the sports world.

Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown tweeted:

“The entire City of Buffalo is praying for Damar Hamlin. Our thoughts and prayers are with Damar, his family, and the @BuffaloBills during this difficult time. We wish him a full recovery.”

The NFL Players Association tweeted Monday night that the organization and “everyone in our community is praying for Damar Hamlin.” The player union said:

“We have been in touch with Bills and Bengals players, and with the NFL. The only thing that matters at this moment is Damar’s health and well being.”

Announcing that player safety “is always the most priority,” NBA star LeBron James praised the choice to postpone the game following the medical issue.

“My thoughts and super prayers go up to the skies above for that kid’s family, for him, for that brotherhood of the NFL, and everybody who’s a part of the NFL family.”

Several well-known players, including Wilson of the Denver Broncos, Justin Fields of the Chicago Bears, Lamar Jackson of the Baltimore Ravens, and Odell Beckham Jr., a free agent, sent their best wishes and prayers.

Arizona Cardinals defensive end, Watt, tweeted,

“The game is not important. Damar Hamlin’s life is important. Please be ok. Please.”

The Christmas toy drive event that Hamlin organized raised millions of dollars in the hours following his collapse as it was inundated with contributions from those hoping for his recovery. Let’s all pray for Damar during these difficult times.

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