A spokesperson for Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare said he anticipates two more Florida State University shooting victims to be discharged Monday, April 21.
Greg Salyer told the Tallahassee Democrat three of the shooting victims already have been released; the final patient remains in the hospital in good condition. Generally, that means there are no immediate medical concerns and the overall prognosis is positive.
Doctors at TMH held a press conference April 18, a day after the shooting, where they provided updates on the victims’ health.
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Dr. Brett Howard, a trauma surgeon, said six victims were treated for gunshot wounds to their extremities, to the torso and even the face. “These folks are definitely very fortunate,” he said at the press conference.
Three of the six patients needed surgery and were in the operating room within an hour of arriving at the hospital. One person needed facial surgery. None were treated for non-gunshot wounds.
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Statement from TMH website
As the only Level II Trauma Center in the region, Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare remains ready to respond to an emergency on a moment’s notice. Our colleagues, physicians, and first responders train for situations like this, hoping our training is never needed. We are incredibly proud of the response from our teams on April 17 and are honored to be the hospital chosen to provide such a level of care. Our commitment to our community remains steadfast, and our hearts are with the students, faculty, and staff at Florida State University and the many families affected by this tragedy. As of the morning of April 21, we are pleased to share that three patients in total have been discharged, and we anticipate two more being discharged today. The remaining sixth patient is in good condition.
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