Dr. Les Bisson, harbinger of doom

Ghoulish Delight · 02-13-2008, 05:05 PM

Were I on a professional sports team and I learned that Dr. Les Bisson was the doctor on hand in an arena I'm playing at, I'd ask to spend the game on the bench.

In October, Buffalo Bills' tight end Kevin Everett suffered a major spinal injury on field. With the extent of the damage it was considered life threatening. Against the odds, Everett not only survived, but actually recovered enough to walk into the locker Bills' locker room for their final game of the season. Credited with this seeming miracle is Dr. Les Bisson.

Flash forward to 2 nights ago, also in Buffalo, where the NHL's Floriday Panthers were playing against the Buffalo Sabres. In the third period, with a puck lose behind Buffalo's net, Florida forward Olli Jokonen was knocked off balance, sending his right leg (and therefore skate) into the air...directly into the path of oncoming team mate Richard Zednik's throat. Zednik's carotid artery was slashed, nearly severed. In shock, he managed to skate to the bench, holding the wound, trailing blood.

Behind the scenes, on hand to treat him...Dr. Les Bisson. Again, Bisson was credited with fast action that likely saved Zednik's life and perhaps even spared him the nerve and brain damage that can easily be associated with losing 5 pints of blood and the subsequent clamping of the artery during the repair surgery.

You gotta give it to Les, he apparently is a damn good doctor, but I'd be freaking nervous if I saw his face in the stadium medical staff.

Oh, and if you're curious, video of either accident is readily available on YouTube (a search for either Zednik or Kevin Everett will likely turn them up). I can't bring myself to watch, just the thought of it makes my skin crawl.

BarTopDancer · 02-13-2008, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

Oh, and if you're curious, video of either accident is readily available on YouTube (a search for either Zednik or Kevin Everett will likely turn them up). I can't bring myself to watch, just the thought of it makes my skin crawl.

The Jokonen video is horrifying to watch.

Ghoulish Delight · 02-13-2008, 05:13 PM

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The Jokonen video is horrifying to watch.

For some reason I thought I wanted to watch it. The version I saw started with an angle from across the ice. Couldn't see much, just a few bodies, Zednik went to his knees and got up. It cut before any blood. Then it switched to a sideline view. The instant I saw Jokonen's skate in the air I closed the window. *shudder*

BarTopDancer · 02-13-2008, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

For some reason I thought I wanted to watch it. The version I saw started with an angle from across the ice. Couldn't see much, just a few bodies, Zednik went to his knees and got up. It cut before any blood. Then it switched to a sideline view. The instant I saw Jokonen's skate in the air I closed the window. *shudder*

I saw the distance view on the news. Saw him go down, got up, skated off dripping blood. That was enough for me. It's so scary when that skate goes up, or a player goes down. Someone on the Sabers (I think it was the Sabers) was suspended indefinitely with pay and send to anger management classes for purposely stepping on either the calf or thigh of a player he checked.

scaeagles · 02-13-2008, 05:51 PM

I watched that video yesterday. Wow. Certainly not for those who are upset at the sight of blood, of which there is plenty in a rather dramatic fashion.

cirquelover · 02-13-2008, 11:22 PM

I caught it on the news the other night. The announcer said, not for the squemish and boy was he right! As soon as I saw the skate go up I was praying I wasn't going to see that!! That was truly horrifying! But as I told my husband that is truly a rarity. He is a very lucky man to be alive!

I haven't been to a game in forever. I grew up in Minnesota and life was all about hockey. Maybe I'll have to check out the Portland team someday.

Alex · 02-13-2008, 11:25 PM

I didn't try super hard but in the several versions of the video I saw none of them really showed any bleeding. The close up slow mo always stopped before any arterial spray could be seen.

Frankly, I'm amazed that serious cutting injuries don't happen more often with people sliding around on the ground after falls etc.

cirquelover · 02-14-2008, 12:07 AM

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I didn't try super hard but in the several versions of the video I saw none of them really showed any bleeding. The close up slow mo always stopped before any arterial spray could be seen.

Frankly, I'm amazed that serious cutting injuries don't happen more often with people sliding around on the ground after falls etc.

The footage I saw that night on the news showed the arterial spray and I was amazed that man was able to skate off!

I've always been amazed there aren't more serious injuries in hockey too. Those blades are very sharp but I suppose most of their bodies are covered in quite a few layers. Although there not exactly covered from head to toe in thick pads, there are vulnerable spots like the arms and neck.

Jazzman · 02-13-2008, 11:42 PM

Huh. And here I was expecting a good "Dr Lesbian" joke.

02-13-2008, 05:05 PM	#1
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	Dr. Les Bisson, harbinger of doom Were I on a professional sports team and I learned that Dr. Les Bisson was the doctor on hand in an arena I'm playing at, I'd ask to spend the game on the bench. In October, Buffalo Bills' tight end Kevin Everett suffered a major spinal injury on field. With the extent of the damage it was considered life threatening. Against the odds, Everett not only survived, but actually recovered enough to walk into the locker Bills' locker room for their final game of the season. Credited with this seeming miracle is Dr. Les Bisson. Flash forward to 2 nights ago, also in Buffalo, where the NHL's Floriday Panthers were playing against the Buffalo Sabres. In the third period, with a puck lose behind Buffalo's net, Florida forward Olli Jokonen was knocked off balance, sending his right leg (and therefore skate) into the air...directly into the path of oncoming team mate Richard Zednik's throat. Zednik's carotid artery was slashed, nearly severed. In shock, he managed to skate to the bench, holding the wound, trailing blood. Behind the scenes, on hand to treat him...Dr. Les Bisson. Again, Bisson was credited with fast action that likely saved Zednik's life and perhaps even spared him the nerve and brain damage that can easily be associated with losing 5 pints of blood and the subsequent clamping of the artery during the repair surgery. You gotta give it to Les, he apparently is a damn good doctor, but I'd be freaking nervous if I saw his face in the stadium medical staff. Oh, and if you're curious, video of either accident is readily available on YouTube (a search for either Zednik or Kevin Everett will likely turn them up). I can't bring myself to watch, just the thought of it makes my skin crawl. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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02-13-2008, 05:51 PM	#5
scaeagles I LIKE! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,819	I watched that video yesterday. Wow. Certainly not for those who are upset at the sight of blood, of which there is plenty in a rather dramatic fashion.
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cirquelover Cruising around in my automobile... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,617	I caught it on the news the other night. The announcer said, not for the squemish and boy was he right! As soon as I saw the skate go up I was praying I wasn't going to see that!! That was truly horrifying! But as I told my husband that is truly a rarity. He is a very lucky man to be alive! I haven't been to a game in forever. I grew up in Minnesota and life was all about hockey. Maybe I'll have to check out the Portland team someday.
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Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	I didn't try super hard but in the several versions of the video I saw none of them really showed any bleeding. The close up slow mo always stopped before any arterial spray could be seen. Frankly, I'm amazed that serious cutting injuries don't happen more often with people sliding around on the ground after falls etc.
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Jazzman Sax God Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Portland's Tijuana Posts: 510	Huh. And here I was expecting a good "Dr Lesbian" joke.
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