August 13, 2022, 10:50 AM
August 13, 2022, 10:50 AM
The cocalero Placido Cota, Seriously injured by a dynamite explosion during the conflicts between coca growers in the Yungas at the Government headquarterswoke up after undergoing surgery to accommodate his organs. ANDhe is conscious and can speak since yesterday Friday. However, he is still considered a critical patient, according to the medical report.
The director of the Rainbow Hospital, Jael Cazón, highlighted that there are improvements in their health reflected in their state of consciousness and that he is “mentally whole” within the Glasgow Coma Scale with 15 out of 15.
“The he is without a ventilator, he is conscious, is awake. Although we are still in a critical phase due to the large muscle mass that he has lost in the abdomen and hips. He is still a critical patient, but he encourages us to move forward, since he has done his part, “explained the director.
The patient can communicate with his relatives and has already received visits. But he is still in “emotional shock” from the injuries to his body. The injured will remain in intensive care until Monday..
This Saturday he will undergo hematological studies since due to the multiple blood transfusions generated internal injuries that could prevent future surgeries.
48 hours ago, Placido had a surgical cleaning. Another study revealed that he has a pelvic fracture and consider undergoing surgery.
On the costs, the doctor said they are high andor you can set an amount because the treatment continues.
The man earned money with different jobs. He is not only affected by his health but suffered, in April, the abandonment of his wife and the dispossession of a son. She was in the care of the eldest.
