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Patient was skiing with friends on February 19th, 2022 at Sun Valley Ski Resort in Idaho.

During the first run the patient was going down hill and lost control, going too fast. The patient then crashed into the moguls.

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•Minor abrasions to the face

•Patient unable to move legs upon command

•No obvious structural deformities or uncontrolled bleeding

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Middle of a Sun Valley Resort down hill run with many moguls.

Air Temperature 22º F

Clear Blue Bird Day

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•Nearest Hospital - St. Luke's Wood River Medical Center

-2.5 miles away from base of Sun Valley Resort

-Level IV Trauma Center

•Nearest Hospital - St. Luke's Magic Valley Medical Center

-80 miles away from base of Sun Valley Resort

-Level III Trauma Center

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*No actual footage of accident, but hopeful clip of patient after accident*

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Max Togisala was a very active teenager and avid golfer, but a ski accident unexpectedly and suddenly turned him into a paraplegic, paralyzing him from the waist down.

In February, the 18-year-old went on a ski trip with friends at Sun Valley Resort in Idaho. He tumbled on his skis when coming down a slope on his first run on the first day of the trip.

"I lost control, and it was pretty icy," he told FOX Television Stations. "And then, I was just going really fast."

While he was in an Idaho hospital, doctors said that he fractured his spine. He was then flown back home to Utah for surgery.
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"They [doctors] never came out and said 'you're never going to walk again.' They didn't want to be too pessimistic or optimistic," Max's mother, Amber, told FOX Television Stations.

However, Amber searched "T12 Spinal Cord Injury" online and realized because her son's spine was completely severed, there was very little chance he would walk again. Doctors told her every spinal cord injury is different and there's always hope Max will recover.

Max said the possibility of never walking again didn't hit him until he started physical therapy. However, he didn't spend long feeling discouraged.

"I'm fine with how I am right now," he continued. "I just want to improve every day."

Max recently returned home to South Ogden, Utah in early April. He said his faith has helped him develop a positive attitude throughout his ordeal.

"Just trusting in the Lord really has helped me," he added.

"It's really hard as a mother because I envisioned this life for my son that he's going to live, and when that life takes a different path, all I can do is pray and turn it over to the Lord," Amber added.
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The teenager has also received notoriety for keeping his upbeat attitude and an infectious smile despite the accident. He said people have even told him his positive outlook has brought joy and inspiration to their lives.

"Just smile every day and still enjoy life," he encourages others. "Being positive every day and smiling has helped me progress every day."

Max said he plans to attend college to study engineering, with hopes of improving wheelchairs for more physically active users, like himself.

He also hopes to get back into golf.

"I love golf, and I think there should be a way for me to still enjoy it," he said.

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Ski accident left teen paralyzed. His remarkable attitude leaves hope

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Max Togisala said an accident on a ski trip with friends left him paralyzed from the waist down.

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Arrival: Pt lost control going too fast and crashed into the moguls. The pt has minor abrasions to the face and he is unable move his legs on command. No obvious deformities or bleeding noted.

Treatment:

ABCs ( sounds like the pt was alert)

GCS and assess for loss of consciousness

Call ski patrol to get the pt down depending on where we are.

Protect c-spine and full body splint on the pt.

Keep them warm.

IV, vitals, O2, pain meds if needed, be calm and reassure the pt, blood sugar, lung sounds, pupils, and EKG

Transport to the higher level hospital due to trauma injuries and unknown trauma. St Lukes Magic Valley Med Center.

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•What specific supplies, equipment, personnel would you want ready in the trauma bay upon arrival?

•What other information would be helpful to know regarding patient's status?

(Yes patient was alert and oriented to person, place, situation, and time)

Patient did lose consciousness briefly upon crash for less than 2 minutes, awoke and was A&O x4.

•Thank you for your response :)

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Radiology : What can I do to have the patient prepared for imaging? What images do you predict will be ordered?

Respiratory Therapy: What problems do you for see with the airway? What interventions may be necessary? What equipment may be needed?