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title: "Bianchi out of Coma"
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# Bianchi out of Coma

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Courtesy of Marussia

The family of Jules Bianchi have released a statement providing an update on Jules Bianchi’s condition. The 25 year old Frenchman is out of his artificially induced coma and breathing unaided, but still remains unconscious in a critical but stable condition.

A statement released by Phillippe and Christine Bianchi, Jules’ parents, said that Jules had been moved from Mie General Hospital in Japan to The Nice Central University Hospital in his home country of France a “short time ago”.

Bianchi has been in a critical condition following his horrific accident at the Japanese Grand Prix 7 weeks ago. He crashed into a tractor that was recovering Adrian Sutil’s Sauber and had been in a medically induced coma since to lower the pressure on his brain, but the news today is only positive.

We are all aware, though, that there is a long way to go.

The statement in full:

“The parents of Jules Bianchi, Phillippe and Christine, would like to provide the following information regarding Jules’ medical care, by way of an update to the media and his fans.

“Almost seven weeks after Jules’ accident at Suzuka Circuit, and following a challenging period of neurological intensive care, we are able to announce that Jules has made an important step.

“Jules is no longer in the artifical coma in which he was placed shortly after the accident, however he is still unconscious. He is breathing unaided and his vital signs are stable, but his condition is still classified as critical. His treatment now enters a new phase concerned with the improvement of his brain function.

“Jules’ neurological condition remains stable. Although the situation continues to be serious, and may remain so, it was decided that Jules was sufficiently stable to be repatriated to his native France. We are relieved, therefore, to confirm that Jules was transferred aeromedically last night from the Mie Prefecural  General Medical Center in Yokkaichi, Japan, to Le Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice (CHU), where he arrived just a short time ago. Jules is now in the intensive care unit of Professors Raucoules and Ichai, where his care will also be monitored by Professor Paquis, Head of Neurosurgery Service.

“We are thankful that the next phase of Jules’ treatment can continue close to home, where he can be surrounded and supported by his wider family and friends. We have nothing but praise for the outstanding care provided by the Mie Prefectural General Medical Center since the accident. We owe the medical staff there an enormous debt of gratitude for everything they have done for Jules, and also for our family, during what is a very difficult time for us. In particular, we would like to extend our thanks to Doctors Kamei and Yamannichi, and also to Mr Ogura, all part of the team of personnel caring for Jules in Japan.”

We’re all thinking of you buddy, #ForzaJules