FBI: Boston Bombing Suspect Still In ‘Serious’ Condition

[DonViejo]

Source: TPM

IGOR BOBIC 9:45 AM EDT, MONDAY APRIL 22, 2013

Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, the 19-year-old accused of the Boston marathon bombings, remains in "serious" condition at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, the FBI announced Monday.

Tsarnaev is responding to inquiries from officials "mostly in writing" due to an apparent injury to his throat that makes speaking difficult. Investigators said the injury may be the result of a suicide attempt.

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[Robb]

1. Helpfully, Wikipedia offers this from the AHA:

Undetermined
Patient is awaiting physician and/or assessment.
[edit]Good
Vital signs are stable and within normal limits. Patient is conscious and comfortable. Indicators are excellent.
[edit]Fair
Vital signs are stable and within normal limits. Patient is conscious, but may be uncomfortable. Indicators are favorable.
[edit]Serious
Vital signs may be unstable and not within normal limits. Patient is acutely ill. Indicators are questionable.
[edit]Critical
Vital signs are unstable and not within normal limits. Patient may be unconscious. Indicators are unfavorable.

[Voice for Peace]

2. I've been glad to see the point being made that the guns were not legally obtained.

This element coming more into public awareness.. people who need background checks.