A report emerged that actor Nikolai Efremov’s son, Nikolai Efremov Jr., has been diagnosed with pneumothorax, a condition that disrupts normal breathing due to air collecting in the pleural space around the lungs. This development was shared by the Telegram channel Puree, which has been tracing the events closely in the wake of the incident.
A pneumothorax occurs when air or another gas leaks into the space between the lungs and the chest wall, causing the lung to lose some of its ability to expand during inhalation and hindering the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide. In Efremov Jr.’s case, this abnormal air accumulation has posed a threat to his ventilation function, necessitating medical intervention to restore breathing efficiency and stabilize the patient’s respiratory status.
Medical staff placed a drain to continuously remove air from around the lungs, a measure taken to prevent rapid expansion of the chest and lungs and to avert an abrupt physiological reaction that could worsen the condition. Alongside this, doctors are working to remove excess fluid that can compromise lung ventilation and impede proper breathing, a sequence of steps aimed at preserving oxygen delivery to the body’s tissues during this critical period.
The patient presented with multiple bruises, contusions, and abrasions across the body, indicating the severity of the fall from the third floor and underscoring the need for comprehensive trauma care in addition to the respiratory concerns. The incident occurred when Efremov Jr. fell from a height and required immediate medical attention to address injuries and prevent further complications associated with blunt trauma.
On June 30, Nikolai Efremov Jr. was admitted to hospital after the fall from a Moscow apartment window on Proletarsky Prospekt, with life-threatening injuries diagnosed and an emergency operation performed. The clinical picture included substantial blood loss, which led to a diagnosed anemia and necessitated urgent resuscitation and blood management to stabilize the patient and support recovery in the following days.
By July 3, Efremov Jr. had shown signs of wakefulness after several days in a coma while on respiratory support, and physicians continued to monitor neurological and systemic recovery. Then, on July 5, surgical procedures were carried out to fuse the pelvis and hips, addressing orthopedic damage that occurred during the fall and aiming to restore structural integrity and mobility as part of an overall rehabilitation plan.
Earlier, statements from the producer Ilya Sagliani indicated that Efremov had fallen into a depressive state after the collapse, underscoring the emotional strain surrounding the incident and its medical consequences for the family. The ongoing medical and supportive care episodes reflect the broader challenges faced in post-accident recovery and highlight the multidisciplinary approach required to manage complex trauma and respiratory conditions in adolescent patients. channel Puree and official medical updates.