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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I would doubt it. He would have had a study called an MRA of the brain prior to his carotid artery surgery. While not specifically looking for brain tumors, one would likely show up on the study.
Disgusting!
Certainly. But I wouldn’t classify it as far more serious than a stroke. Wouldn’t want either one.
Dear Lord,
Please make Senator Kennedy the recipient of Your infinite wisdom and justice.
Amen.
LOL!!!
May God bless & comfort the Senator and his family.
For 2 reasons. THe first is airway protection to prevent aspiration. The second is that the seizure is treated with large doses of benzodiazepines (tranquilizers) and can depress respiration.
Also intubation might be done prior to transport in the helicopter as a preventive measure.
There's a greast hockey game on NBC!
Dallas at Dtroit!
Thanks!
Many realize that respect and courtesy demand fair play - we don’t kick a man when he is down.
Of course, many can’t wait to release hate and vengefulness at any opportunity. But, do they really think people enjoy reading trash talk? If people are unable to act in adult manner understanding the consequences of their words - a moderator is necessary if you want a worthwhile site that people with intelligence will visit.
No really intelligent person is going to go to a place known as a garbage site. They will go to a respected site to see what other intelligent thinkers are saying.
Trash, hateful talk is really ignored by any that are the movers and shakers.
Why let teenage talk taint our political site? I care more about FR and the sacrifices and work of Jim than to try and destroy his reputation and his work.
I was making light of the PITA comment by referencing the freak show known as PETA. Adding some humor to a thread like this can’t hurt.
>>>Where is the Christian compassion?
My compassion for TK is in the same place the DU & Kos-kiddes compassion was for Jerry Fallwell.
I mean, has anyone ever seen Matt Drudge and Senator Kennedy in the same room?
I’d like to take this opportunity to inform those who are yowling about censorship that YouTube has a more hands-off policy regarding childish antics. Just find a video of Ted there if you must. :)
Congratulations on plunging to their level.
Good. A couple days in the ICU is about the boringest time there is.
Go Stars! Score!
Oh, and get well so you have time to repent, Senator.
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