Signs of hope though fall girl still in coma
By Cai Wenjun and Xu Wenwen |
July 6, 2011, Wednesday
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THE two-year-old girl saved by a woman after falling from a 10th floor apartment window was still in a coma yesterday, though showing signs of brain activity.
Zhang Fangyu, better known by her nickname Niu Niu, lost all brain functions following the fall on Saturday in Hangzhou, capital of Zhejiang Province.
Her fall was broken by Wu Juping, who tried to catch the little girl. Niu Niu still suffered multiple injuries and Wu's left arm was fractured.
Yesterday, doctors from the Children's Hospital at the Zhejiang University School of Medicine said Niu Niu was responding to stimulation.
"She remains in a deep coma, dependant on a respirator, although her blood pressure and oxygen saturation levels are stabilizing," said Dr Zhang Chenmei, director of the hospital's intensive care unit.
"The brain damage is still serious and we can't confirm whether today's response is a sign of recovery. We need a week to judge whether the brain damage can heal."
Niu Niu also suffered serious injuries to her spleen, liver, stomach, lungs, kidneys, heart and spine, as well as fractured limbs.
In a bid to bring her out of the coma, Niu Niu's parents recorded songs and messages which are being played to the little girl.
"Niu Niu, don't be afraid. It's Mum and Dad! Let us hug you, baby. We'll sing songs for you, 'Little Swallow' and Twinkle Twinkle Little Star," they say in one poignant message.
In another they promise the child her favorite treats.
"Niu Niu, we will buy you cake and ice-cream - strawberry flavor for Niu Niu, chocolate flavor for Dad and original flavor for Mum."
Doctors said Niu Niu's brain activity was not related to the recordings but they will keep playing her parents' voices.
As Niu Niu struggles for life, in nearby Fuyang City, 31-year-old Wu has confirmed her treatment plan with doctors at an orthopedic hospital.
She will receive traditional Chinese medicine therapy to mend the bones she broke trying to catch the child.
If that doesn't work, she will undergo surgery.
In recognition of Wu's bravery, the Hangzhou Foundation For Justice And Courage, a foundation affiliated to Hangzhou Public Security Bureau, said yesterday that it will reward her heroism.
Earlier, Wu's employer, Alibaba Group, parent company of China's biggest e-commerce platform, announced that she would receive its heroic employee award of 200,000 yuan (US$31,000).
Wu's hospital has also promised free treatment.
Wu tried to catch Niu Niu, who fell from her apartment in the Baijin Coast Neighborhood in Hangzhou's Binjiang District, after seeing her dangle from the apartment window and then fall.
Niu Niu had been left alone by her grandmother, who thought the child was sleeping, while she went to fetch some washing from the top floor of the building.
Zhang Fangyu, better known by her nickname Niu Niu, lost all brain functions following the fall on Saturday in Hangzhou, capital of Zhejiang Province.
Her fall was broken by Wu Juping, who tried to catch the little girl. Niu Niu still suffered multiple injuries and Wu's left arm was fractured.
Yesterday, doctors from the Children's Hospital at the Zhejiang University School of Medicine said Niu Niu was responding to stimulation.
"She remains in a deep coma, dependant on a respirator, although her blood pressure and oxygen saturation levels are stabilizing," said Dr Zhang Chenmei, director of the hospital's intensive care unit.
"The brain damage is still serious and we can't confirm whether today's response is a sign of recovery. We need a week to judge whether the brain damage can heal."
Niu Niu also suffered serious injuries to her spleen, liver, stomach, lungs, kidneys, heart and spine, as well as fractured limbs.
In a bid to bring her out of the coma, Niu Niu's parents recorded songs and messages which are being played to the little girl.
"Niu Niu, don't be afraid. It's Mum and Dad! Let us hug you, baby. We'll sing songs for you, 'Little Swallow' and Twinkle Twinkle Little Star," they say in one poignant message.
In another they promise the child her favorite treats.
"Niu Niu, we will buy you cake and ice-cream - strawberry flavor for Niu Niu, chocolate flavor for Dad and original flavor for Mum."
Doctors said Niu Niu's brain activity was not related to the recordings but they will keep playing her parents' voices.
As Niu Niu struggles for life, in nearby Fuyang City, 31-year-old Wu has confirmed her treatment plan with doctors at an orthopedic hospital.
She will receive traditional Chinese medicine therapy to mend the bones she broke trying to catch the child.
If that doesn't work, she will undergo surgery.
In recognition of Wu's bravery, the Hangzhou Foundation For Justice And Courage, a foundation affiliated to Hangzhou Public Security Bureau, said yesterday that it will reward her heroism.
Earlier, Wu's employer, Alibaba Group, parent company of China's biggest e-commerce platform, announced that she would receive its heroic employee award of 200,000 yuan (US$31,000).
Wu's hospital has also promised free treatment.
Wu tried to catch Niu Niu, who fell from her apartment in the Baijin Coast Neighborhood in Hangzhou's Binjiang District, after seeing her dangle from the apartment window and then fall.
Niu Niu had been left alone by her grandmother, who thought the child was sleeping, while she went to fetch some washing from the top floor of the building.
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