In 2009, Liam Neeson lost his wife, died in a ski accident, following a traumatic cranium. Years after the drama, it is with a pain as lively that he dedicates to him the most beautiful homage, proving that love can be eternal and go beyond the borders of death.
The brutality of farewells after a sudden death is hard to accept. She fell like a thunderbolt without giving any indication. The absurdity of such a tragedy plunges the bereaved family into a state of unbelief, a prey to mixed feelings of guilt, injustice and anger.
What is a concussion?
This is a dysfunction that affects the brain, as a result of a blow to the head (a fall, a car collision, an injury). This causes a shake and eventually a failure in the functioning of the brain.
SYMPTOMS
Very often, there are disturbances of consciousness, the impression of being "sounded" to a momentary loss of consciousness. In most cases, a concussion is minor and no brain injury ensues. But the repetition of this, especially during the practice of abrupt sports activities, could cause neurodegenerative pathologies, including Parkinson's disease.
Aftermath
- Damage to blood vessels that will cause a hematoma in the brain
- Disorders of the brain's blood supply which results in insufficient oxygen supply and tissue destruction
- Increased pressure in the skull
- Brain swelling
Depending on the areas of the brain, it can result in bodily and mental disabilities for life that can lead to a sudden death.
Types of head injuries and their severity
The severity of the cranio-cerebral impact is measured, inter alia, according to the duration of the loss of consciousness.
The first-degree cranio-cerebral trauma, commonly referred to as concussion, is accompanied by a loss of consciousness of less than 15 minutes, black holes, dizziness, vomiting, nausea, headache, lack of concentration, hypersensitivity to Noise and light, apathy.
Second-degree cranio-cerebral trauma with cerebral contusion leads to a loss of consciousness that can range from 15 to 60 minutes.
Third-degree cranio-cerebral trauma with cerebral compression may involve the life of the brain that is compressed by cerebral bleeding. The result is a lesion with swelling of the brain and an increase in cerebral pressure, which explains the long loss of consciousness. Irreparable damage or death can be envisaged. Partial, if not total, cure is still possible.
4th degree cranio-cerebral trauma. In this case, the vital prognosis is seriously engaged, the non-reactive pupils confirm lesions of the brainstem which is none other than the center of stimulation of the respiration and the vascular system.
Testimony of the actor Liam Neeson who saw his life tilting after the death of his wife because of a traumatic cranium:
In 2009, actor Liam Neeson lost his wife as a result of head trauma during a ski session. The British actress and companion of the hero of Taken was immediately taken to the hospital of Montreal. "Honey, I fell in the snow", had she had time to let go to her husband, before sinking into a cerebral death and being put under respiratory assistance.
Liam had to make the most courageous and difficult decision of his life, to unplug the machines that kept his wife artificially alive and donate her organs.
For months he has been silent. Unable to overcome the pain, the actor confides to have found refuge in the work.
Years after the drama, the sweet memory of her Natasha remains immutable. Liam Neeson wanted to dedicate on her Facebook page an amazing text, full of love and gratitude.
"What I learned from all this: live and love as if it were your last day on Earth. For one day it will indeed be your last day. Seize your chances and enjoy life. Tell those you love that you love them every day. Do not take any time for granted. Life is worth living. "