Who is Mike Carter?

Mike is a father of five, a friend to many, a respected co-worker and supervisor, and a husband.

A Quick Overview...

On January 5, 2008, around 7:00 p.m., Mike Carter was broad-sided by a tractor-trailer truck just outside of Logansport, Louisiana. He sufferered extensive head trauma and numerous broken bones. He remains in a coma in the SICU at LSU Medical Center in Shreveport.

Mike is the father of five children ranging in age from 4 to 20. He is a husband, father, and supervisor for AEP/Swepco in Shreveport.

His wife Ericka is incurring the additional cost for parking, hospital meals, and gas to be by Mike’s side. Not to mention, additional out of pocket medical expenses in the future.

A future which is as of yet, unknown.

Wednesday, January 23, 2008

January 23rd - Day 19

As I stated before, they put the halo on Mike yesterday. He seems to be resting more peacefully now. His neck and chin area don't seem so flexed...they appear more relaxed. He is continuing to have trouble with the throwing up. He has problems with this every since they inserted the feeding tube. The doctors are planning on doing a scope today to see what is going on with his stomach and why he is having problems with the vomiting.

As of right now, they do not plan to do surgery on his broken knee.

They are wanting to get his chest stronger. Once his stomach is ok and his chest is stronger, Mike will be moved to another facility..whether he is awake or not.

He still remains in a coma at this point.
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