The F1 driver Alex Alban He underwent an operation on Saturday for an attack of appendicitis and for that reason he had to miss the Italian F1 Grand Prix last weekend, but after the operation the team announced that its driver suffered complications after the operation which caused respiratory failure. The group ascertained that the pilot had to be intubated and transferred to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), and after a day of great improvement yesterday they were able to remove the assisted ventilation and he is expected to go home this Tuesday.
Williams’ statement:
“Following Alex Albon’s diagnosis of appendicitis on the morning of Saturday, September 10, he was admitted to the San Gerardo hospital for treatment. He underwent successful laparoscopic surgery on Saturday at lunchtime.
After surgery, Alex experienced an unexpected postoperative anesthetic complication that led to respiratory failure, a known but rare complication. He was intubated and transferred to intensive care for support.
He made good progress overnight and was taken off mechanical ventilation yesterday morning. He has now been transferred to a general ward and is expected to go home tomorrow. There were no other complications.
Alex’s full focus is on recovery and preparation ahead of the Singapore Grand Prix later this month.
Alex would like to thank the excellent care and support he received, including from the nursing, anesthesia and ICU teams at Osperdale San Gerardo – ASST Monza, the FIA medical team, his performance coach Patrick Harding, the Williams Racing team and Dr. Luke Bennett. of HINTSA Yield”.
Source: La Verdad
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