CLEAN : Cricket: Hughes dies after rare accident

The transcript describes a severe injury where a blow caused compression of the vertebral artery, leading to a split and bleeding into the brain. This necessitated surgery to remove part of the skull to allow the brain to expand and prevent further compression. Despite the surgery, the patient showed little improvement in the first 24 to 48 hours, highlighting the severity and often fatal nature of such injuries.

What was the immediate consequence of the blow to the vertebral artery?

• The artery was compressed and split.

• The artery expanded.

• The artery healed quickly.

• The artery was unaffected.

What was the purpose of the surgery performed on the patient?

• To improve blood circulation.

• To remove a tumor.

• To repair a broken bone.

• To relieve brain compression by removing part of the skull.

How long did the surgery take?

• 3 hours

• 2 hours

• 1 hour and 20 minutes

• 30 minutes

What was the patient's condition in the first 24 to 48 hours after surgery?

• Significant improvement

• No change

• Slight improvement

• Deterioration

What was the unfortunate outcome of the injury despite the surgery?

• The patient did not show much improvement.

• The patient was discharged immediately.

• The patient showed significant improvement.

• The patient fully recovered.