The chief physician of City Clinical Hospital No. 40 explained the critical moment when the skater Roman Kostomarov was brought to the intensive care unit. The clinical and laboratory findings indicated that Kostomarov faced a severe condition that would likely prevent him from receiving traditional medical attention without specialized intervention.
It was clear to the medical team that the life-saving methods in use carried a risk of complications that could later necessitate surgical correction. Yet this approach represented the athlete’s best chance to survive, and every course of action was decided in close consultation with him and his family, with all parties engaged in the discussion.
To recall the sequence: Kostomarov was admitted on January 10 with pneumonia affecting both lungs. He subsequently developed sepsis, a dangerous infection that, in this context, contributed to the decision to amputate the feet to preserve overall life and function.
Earlier, the hospital’s chief physician addressed questions about why Kostomarov required ventilation and the ECMO support system, which helps oxygenate blood when the heart and lungs are not able to do so effectively. The team emphasized that those measures were chosen in response to the severity of the patient’s condition and in an effort to stabilize him during a critical period of illness. The medical staff continues to monitor the situation closely, guided by evolving clinical assessments and the patient’s and family’s preferences as they navigate the path to recovery. Attribution: hospital communications and clinical team reports.”