"After taking a vicious yet inadvertent knee to the head in the 20th minute, Ukrainian international and Dynamo Kiev captain Oleg Gusev lay unconscious on the ground. Video shows Kankava works without hesitation to remove Gusev's tongue from blocking his airwaves, a move that likely paid massive dividends. As soon as the tongue is moved from Gusev's throat, the player immediately jolts to consciousness and begins to cough and kick violently.
Medical attention was still obviously required, as a dazed and clearly foggy Gusev was lifted by staff and players onto the stretcher, and there is no word on his current condition as of now, although he was apparently seen standing on the sidelines after being brought off."
Massive respect to Kankava for doing what he did. He removed the tongue from blocking his airway (ABC: Airway breathing and circulation are the protocols to follow in healthcare) hence preventing what could've resulted in suffocation or even blockage of the bloodflow to his brain. His heroics are astounding knowing the fact that he was bitten whilst holding his tongue! (you'll see him holding his hand). Extraordinary! This is our sport!
Zakzook
11 years ago
"After taking a vicious yet inadvertent knee to the head in the 20th minute, Ukrainian international and Dynamo Kiev captain Oleg Gusev lay unconscious on the ground. Video shows Kankava works without hesitation to remove Gusev's tongue from blocking his airwaves, a move that likely paid massive dividends. As soon as the tongue is moved from Gusev's throat, the player immediately jolts to consciousness and begins to cough and kick violently.
Medical attention was still obviously required, as a dazed and clearly foggy Gusev was lifted by staff and players onto the stretcher, and there is no word on his current condition as of now, although he was apparently seen standing on the sidelines after being brought off."
Massive respect to Kankava for doing what he did. He removed the tongue from blocking his airway (ABC: Airway breathing and circulation are the protocols to follow in healthcare) hence preventing what could've resulted in suffocation or even blockage of the bloodflow to his brain. His heroics are astounding knowing the fact that he was bitten whilst holding his tongue! (you'll see him holding his hand). Extraordinary! This is our sport!