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In response to "From every story I've read, she fell down, she hit her head; they did a routine evac to which she felt fine...." by Will Hunting

I don't think anyone is blaming her exactly, we're just pointing out that the risk is stronger than one might think. -- nm

Posted by Reagen (aka Reagen) Mar 18 '09, 07:28

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And I'm saying that risk, which is now greater than it was on Monday (as a knowledge point to us) is still miniscule and approaching the point where - Will Hunting Mar 18, 07:34 4
- in what way do they outweigh the risks? -- nm - Reagen Mar 18, 07:35 3
  - Bad choice of wording on my part. - Will Hunting Mar 18, 07:40 2
    - "feeling fine" at the time means nothing -- nm - zork Mar 18, 07:44
    - this specific outcome is rare, yes. But lesser, but still serious accidents? Happen *all the time*. -- nm - Reagen Mar 18, 07:43
either that, or we're using a freak occurence to imply an increased risk that doesn't actually exist. -- nm - znufrii Mar 18, 07:29 9
- it's not the like the results are "catastrophic brain injury" or "nothing". - Reagen Mar 18, 07:34 8
  - i hit my head two weeks ago. dave and i have been 'discussing' that we should all be wearing helmets next time. yesterday's news just solidified it. -- nm - Andie with the black velvet band Mar 18, 07:36 3
    - you're discussing and he's nodding his head? ;-) -- nm - zork Mar 18, 07:38 2
      - actually the opposite, he wanted me to wear one and i was resisting.... -- nm - Andie with the black velvet band Mar 18, 07:39 1
        
        awwww, he cares! -- nm - zork Mar 18, 07:51
  - my point is more that she might have had an underlying condition that precipitated the fall and put her at higher risk for injury than a normal skier - znufrii Mar 18, 07:36 3
    - you don't ski, do you? -- nm - Andie with the black velvet band Mar 18, 07:37 2
      - *nodding* - Reagen Mar 18, 07:38
      - like I said, i've only been once. -- nm - znufrii Mar 18, 07:37

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