Former Bears player Steve McMichael is recovering in the intensive care unit after being treated for sepsis.
CBS Chicago reports The family of Chicago Bears legend Steve McMichael has asked for your prayers after he was admitted to the intensive care unit.
McMichael was unconscious when he was rushed to the hospital on Thursday night to get intravenous antibiotics for sepsis. Sepsis is the body’s excessive and potentially fatal response to an infection, and it can result in tissue damage, organ failure, and death. It can happen to anyone who has an infection of any kind./cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/23523268/930747432.jpg)
“Like the tough warrior that he is, he is now awake, and his vitals are improving.” “His wife, Misty, is by his side and is requesting prayers from his fans,” a McMichael spokesperson said in a statement.
In 2021, McMichael was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.
The Super Bowl XX champion with the Chicago Bears, popularly known as “Mongo” to fans, was chosen a semifinalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame last month.
“He deserves to be inducted into the Hall of Fame.” Please pray for his recovery,” his wife wrote in a statement.
The Football Hall of Fame seniors committee will announce up to three player finalists on Aug. 22.
His family claimed in a Saturday update that he is recuperating and the sepsis is gone, but McMichael is still fighting pneumonia.
“Steve will remain in the intensive care unit for a few more days on IV antibiotics to clear this infection.” “He also has some fluid in his lungs, which is being treated,” Misty McMichael said from her husband’s bedside. “He’s still as feisty as ever.” Mongo has returned! Please continue to send your prayers.”
According to the statement, McMichael had a DNR in place until the drive for his entry into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in the senior category gained steam in the last month.
McMichael indicated to his doctor, who visits him frequently at home, late Thursday night that he wanted to be transferred to the hospital, therefore the DNR was revoked.
Steve passed out while waiting for the ambulance. On Friday, he awoke at 7 a.m. after being given IV antibiotics to clear the illnesses.
McMichael indicated to his doctor, who visits him frequently at home, late Thursday night that he wanted to be transferred to the hospital; therefore, the DNR was revoked.
Steve passed out while waiting for the ambulance. On Friday, he awoke at 7 a.m. after being given IV antibiotics to clear the illnesses.
