“The skater is breathing”: the resuscitator said what saved Roman Kostomarov 03/26/2023, 10:35

The skater suffered the amputation of both legs and hands. However, Roman’s condition worsens. Resuscitator-anesthesiologist Maria Yudina assured that the most difficult stage for Kostomarov is over.

“This is not an isolated case. Today, the skater breathes alone. I see only a huge plus in that,” explained Maria. She noted that sepsis and septic shock are often accompanied by a persistent drop in blood pressure. According to the expert, drugs that increase heart rate and blood pressure were used in the treatment of the Olympic champion.

“Due to the spasm of the peripheral blood vessels, the blood supply to the limbs can be disturbed – hence gangrene. Roman also suffered multiple organ failure, which may have been caused by sepsis. In our time, neither sepsis nor polyorganism is a sentence. Everything is resolved. There are drugs and methods,” Yudina explained.

She emphasized that Roman was able to survive thanks to being a professional athlete. “Roman can support himself physically, and a psychologist and family will help him cope with his morals. Now the most important thing is to survive, “said Maria in an interview with MSK1.RU.