Posted on 05/17/2008 9:02:55 AM PDT by COUNTrecount
HYANNIS -- U.S. Senator Edward M. Kennedy was rushed by ambulance to Cape Cod Hospital this morning after falling ill at the Kennedy compound in Hyannisport.
Hyannis fire responded to the compound after a call was made around 8:30 a.m. It's unclear what Kennedy's medical condition is, but after he spent almost two hours in the emergency room a decision was made to transfer him to Mass General Hospital in Boston.
Kennedy, 76, was placed on a stretcher and wheeled out to the MedFlight helicopter around 10:15 a.m. where it took off from Barnstable Municipal Airport.
The Kennedy family is preparing to host the annual Best Buddies Challenge event in Hyannisport this afternoon, which is a fund-raiser for the organization. Best Buddies was founded by Anthony Kennedy Shriver and helps people with intellectual disabilities.
Hundreds are expected to participate in the event, which kicked off this morning with a 100-mile bicycle ride from the Kennedy Library in Boston to Hyannisport.
A concert at the Kennedy compound is scheduled for tonight.
Kennedy has represented Massachusetts in the United States Senate for forty-three years.
He was elected in 1962 to finish the final two years of the Senate term of his brother, Senator John F. Kennedy, who was elected president in 1960.
Since then, Kennedy has been re-elected to seven full terms, and is now the second most senior member of the Senate.
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They intubate a patient for a seizure?
Well, it’s a little early, but twist my arm! LOL ;-)
Yes for several possible reasons.
airway protection, the need to treat with high dose benzodiazepines, and as a preventive measure prior to transport. Medical helicopters are usually quite tight on space, and if the need arises to intubate someone during transport, the helicopter usually has to land for the procedure to be done.
First, no one lives comfortably on the salary and benefits paid to the US congress. It's a salary, it's not a bad salary, but it is just a salary.
Second, the Kennedy's have as a family devoted a lot of their wealth, time and wellbeing to public service. I don't like their politics, but as a model of public service they are just fine in fact.
oh, I know there’s no correlation between his recovery and Senate service .. Look at Sen. Johnson (D-SD) .. he had a massive stroke and is back in the chamber.
and brain tumors
Prayers given for Senator Kennedy and his family.
May Senator Kennedy make a full recovery and may God comfort his family.
In Jesus name I pray.
Well, there probably aren’t any pools open yet, but maybe you can take a nice hike in the country somewhere. See you tomorrow.
Yes, many seizures are alcohol related. Rehab and detox clinics will tell you that alcohol is the most dangerous drug to come off of. meth, crack, etc. just sleep and eat, but alcoholics have to monitored for all kinds of potential problems. alcohol is a serious drug.
Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name.
Thy Kingdom come,
thy will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory, for ever and ever.
Amen
Siometimes I get chest pains just paying attention to the senate.
God Bless you Mr Kennedy I may not agree with any of your politics but i surely wish you no ill will and God bless your family that they may see you well once again..
Amen
people are saying a lot of cruel things. Let God dish out the vengeance. He does a great job, and He doesn’t need our help. Just pray for ted’s salvation.
Thanks for that info. Even at my age, we continue to learn! :o)
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