Brett Greenwood Collapses During Workout, Sent To Iowa City Hospital
by RossWB on Sep 10, 2011 8:49 AM CDT
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PrintAnd now we step aside from the hysteria and absurdity of Hate Week for some very sobering news. Former Iowa safety Brett Greenwood, recently cut by the Pittsburgh Steelers, was rushed to the hospital after collapsing during a workout at Pleasant Valley High School (his alma mater). Don Doxsie of The Quad-City Times has the most detailed account of just what happened:
[Pleasant Valley athletic director Randy] Teymer said it did not appear Greenwood was doing anything that strenuous, but the next time he looked up, about 3 p.m., Greenwood was lying on the turf.
PV medical personnel, who were at Spartan Stadium preparing for the sophomore game, rushed to his aid. Team trainer Jason Viel was the first to reach Greenwood and said he thought it was a heart attack.
"That's just an assumption," Viel said. "Basically, his heart stopped. I know that."
Viel said it took only one shock from a defibrillator to restore a pulse, however.
Thankfully, Greenwood was listed in stable condition late Friday, per Hawk Central. It was incredibly fortunate that Pleasant Valley's trainer and nurse happened to be on hand when Greenwood collapsed and were able to give him immediate medical care. We at BHGP wish Brett a full and speedy recovery from this terrifying situation; take a few moments to send he and his family some well-wishes and prayers during this football Saturday.
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On the bright side
of this, obviously terrible, situation, is that he was around people at the time. Every second counts in something like this.
I’m praying he pulls through this.
Persona non grata.
Yes, it was very good luck that PV medical personnel were right there to provide treatment.
That might have saved Greenwood’s life.
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This
and this underscores the importance of having AEDs easily accessible.
"'Contrariwise,' continued Tweedledee, 'If it was so, it might be; and if it were so, it would be; as it isn't, it ain't. That's logic." - Lewis Caroll, Alice Through the Looking Glass
by chitownhawkeye on Sep 10, 2011 9:36 AM CDT up reply actions
Great point on AEDs.
Probably a good investment for a business/organization/school/establishment/church/etc where you will have plenty of customers or employees. CPR isn’t as reliable.
We will become more intensity!!! --What Reading Rambler thinks Tom Brands should do.
by WaterlooChazz on Sep 10, 2011 9:46 AM CDT up reply actions
In one case at my work, having an AED on site saved a man's life.
It’s a very small investment for such a huge reward. We now have 10-20 scattered throughout the plant.
by KirksGumInHaydensStas on Sep 10, 2011 10:04 AM CDT up reply actions
Glad to hear he might be stable.
While it won’t help his future NFL chances, at least he’ll hopefully be able to live life and root for the Hawks.
We will become more intensity!!! --What Reading Rambler thinks Tom Brands should do.
Yeah
we definitely know that he is in good hands.
He sired a baseball team... An orchestra, if you count the bastards!
by SaturdayMorningKegStanzis on Sep 10, 2011 10:13 AM CDT up reply actions
Thank God, it sounds like he's stable and should pull through
Hoping and praying for the best, Brett!
I'm so glad that the help was there when he needed them!
I’m hoping and praying for a speedy recovery for Brett!
Once a Hawk, always a Hawk!
I don't really believe in a god, but I'm prayin' for you anyway, Brett.
"Oh, glorious cheeseburger, we bow to thee. The secrets of the Universe are between the buns."
by Bucketochicken on Sep 10, 2011 9:23 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Get well soon Brett.
This certainly isn’t news I wanted to wake up to. In my research I work with many on the cardiology staff, and I can confirm he’s in the care of incredibly brilliant men and women.
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by IPeeBlackAndGold on Sep 10, 2011 9:29 AM CDT reply actions
EPIC is in my thoughts today.
By all accounts, a terrific person and a truly fine Hawkeye. Here’s praying for a speedy and complication-free recovery.
Less memorable than Sam Okey's Hawkeye career.
Obviously a very serious and scary situation, especially when you contemplate
what might have happened if paramedics hadn’t been on hand immediately when he collapsed. Hope BG gets well soon and is still around for the 50th anniversary celebration of the Orange Bowl victory in 2059.
Win one for Epic
You got no fear of the underdog; That's why you will not survive!
by YouCanPutYourEddsInIt on Sep 10, 2011 9:53 AM CDT reply actions
Epic Greenwood pull through....
“Never count out a Hawk” – Pat Angerer
by bornofclay on Sep 10, 2011 10:25 AM CDT via mobile reply actions
Pulling for you, Brett
You are in the best possible care.
Excuse me for my bellicosity. And spelling. Bellicosity and spelling.
"George Teague doesn't give a shit what down it is. He gets the ball, or he dies." ~ Spencer Hall
by Blackheartnopants on Sep 10, 2011 10:40 AM CDT reply actions
UIHC
saved a friend’s daughter with a very serious head injury and she’s made a full recovery. As others have said, he’s in the best possible hands.
He died for our sins.
CPR!!
I am a proud graduate of the University of Iowa College of Nursing. I encourage everyone out there to get certified in CPR. It’s not hard and who knows? You might just save a life!! Thank God for the invention of the AED.
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