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The following
quotes are excerpts from the article, Interview
With Dr. Hammesfahr: Startling Revelations
At first,
Terri had physical therapy, rehabilitation, and speech
therapy. Electrodes were planted in her brain stem. A month
or two later, she was more responsive. She got better with
rehabilitation. She spoke appropriately at times, saying
such things as, "I am hungry."
When electrodes are implanted,
there needs to be follow up because the electrodes could be
the source of possible infection and hydrocephalus. If there
is no follow up, one is risking further injury. No follow-up
was given.
[Lisa's
note: Michael Schiavo is causing Terri further injury
by not permitting her to have necessary medical
follow-up after undergoing experimental surgery!]
Margaret Juneman's notes:
Terri's
1996 brain scan shows 75% normal brain tissue; not scar
tissue. It is not all fluid. That report is bogus. Her
cortex is not missing; not at all. Some areas are thinned,
probably due to hydrocephalus, with the fluid pushing
against her brain. She is functioning. That is what is
important. I have seen people a lot worse than her, and they
are talking. A brain scan taken two years ago showed
improvement.
[Lisa's
note:
Michael
Schiavo and George Felos' remarks on Larry King Live about
Terri's total lack of consciousness are obviously
fallacious. Lying is actually a propaganda technique. It is
often the case that the bigger the lie, the more easily it
is believed.]
The EEG (electroencephalogram, which is a test of brain
activity) showed there was no recognizable brain activity.
However, three doctors said she was restless. Muscle
activity gives a reading, just as the brain does, producing
artifact. By filtering out the artifact, the brain activity
was also filtered out. The EEG should have been taken at her
bed where she could relax. Judge Greer refused further
testing. Dr. Hammesfahr said no further scan is needed
because Terri is functioning, which obviously shows brain
activity.
Ron
Panzer's notes:
Dr.
Hammesfahr revealed that Terri has at least 75% functional
brain tissue and that the stories circulating in the media
about a head full of fluid "only" are totally
false. He has had patients with less brain function doing
much more than Terri is doing, and Dr. Hammesfahr believes
that Terri is being kept to a lower level of function by her
being denied opportunities to do anything, have any
rehabilitation, and that she her improvement is being
sabotaged by her being kept in isolation, with very few
visitors or other input. Dr. Hammesfahr revealed that Larry
King had suggested to Michael Schiavo that he let Mr. King's
news crew go in to film Terri, to settle once and for all
what Terri's condition is, and that Michael REFUSED!
Dr.
Hammesfahr confirmed that Terri has been sedated at various
periods of time and that the sedation of Terri would make
Terri less responsive, especially during an examination by
physicians who would try to see what her condition was. He
explained that physician assessments of Terri made when she
was sedated would necessarily NOT be accurate, that they
would UNDER-estimate her level of cognition and abilities.
Dr. Hammesfahr also revealed that Terri suffers from some
hydrocephalus, or fluid buildup in the brain. This is a
serious condition that must be treated to avoid further
damage to the brain. Dr. Hammesfahr confirmed that Michael
has NOT allowed Terri to be treated for her hydrocephalus.
[This is in violation of Florida guardian laws]
Dr.
Hammesfahr, whose field is neurology, explained that an EEG
(electro-encephalograph reading) test which did not show
much brain activity was BOGUS! because it was done after
Terri had been transported to a facility for the testing and
Terri had been restless at the time, moving around quite a
bit. Muscular movement during an EEG produces readings on
the EEG which must be filtered out. Dr. Hammesfahr explained
that by "filtering out" the EEG activity Terri had
due to the muscular movements, those filtering that brain
activity out had also filtered out Terri's brain activity.
In other words, the EEG done was worthless because it was
not properly done and several doctors have agreed with that.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
The Hydrocephalus Association Provides support and education
on the complex issues of hydrocephalus including NPH, Normal
Pressure Hydrocephalus.
Phone: 888-598-3789
http://hydroassoc.org/
All About NPH
Learn more about Normal pressure hydrocephalus.
Phone: 888-LIFE-NPH
http://www.allaboutnph.com/
Chicago Institute Of Neurosurgery and Neuroresearch
For diagnosis and treatment of patients with NPH.
Also offers treatment and rehabilitation of patients
with nervous system conditions.
Phone: 800-446-1234
http://cinn.org/
Barrow Neurological Institute
For diagnosis and treatment of patients with NPH.
Also offers care for people with brain and
spine diseases, disorders and injuries.
http://www.thebni.com/home.asp
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