[h=2]Michael Schumacher is in an "extremely serious" condition in an induced coma following surgery on a brain injury sustained in a ski crash in France, doctors caring for the Formula One legend have said.[/h]
The team treating Michael Schumacher in hospital in Grenoble told a press conference on Monday that his situation remains critical and they could not predict what was going to happen.
Chief anaesthesiologist Professor Jean-Francois Payen said: "We cannot tell what the outcome will be yet. We are working hour-by-hour but it's too early to say what is going to happen and to have a prognosis."
The 44-year-old underwent surgery to reduce brain swelling and remove blood clots after hitting the right side of his head on a rock while skiing off-piste at Meribel in the French Alps on Sunday.
Schumacher suffered inter-cranial haematoma", which is bleeding between the brain and the skull which causes the brain to swell.
Doctors dismissed rumours he had had a second operation, and said there were no current plans for further surgery.
Professor Payen added that Schumacher’s life may have been saved by wearing a helmet, saying: "We think his helmet did help, without a helmet he wouldn't be here now."
The team treating Michael Schumacher in hospital in Grenoble told a press conference on Monday that his situation remains critical and they could not predict what was going to happen.
Chief anaesthesiologist Professor Jean-Francois Payen said: "We cannot tell what the outcome will be yet. We are working hour-by-hour but it's too early to say what is going to happen and to have a prognosis."
The 44-year-old underwent surgery to reduce brain swelling and remove blood clots after hitting the right side of his head on a rock while skiing off-piste at Meribel in the French Alps on Sunday.
Schumacher suffered inter-cranial haematoma", which is bleeding between the brain and the skull which causes the brain to swell.
Doctors dismissed rumours he had had a second operation, and said there were no current plans for further surgery.
Professor Payen added that Schumacher’s life may have been saved by wearing a helmet, saying: "We think his helmet did help, without a helmet he wouldn't be here now."
