Jules Bianchi released from artificial coma and repatriated to France

The latest press release from Marussia and the family reported that Jules Bianchi remained in a critical but stable condition. This Wednesday, the family of the 25-year-old pilot published a press release announcing that the Nice resident had been taken out of an artificial coma, then repatriated to France in view of the relatively stable situation. Bianchi, however, remains unconscious, even though he is breathing without assistance.

“Nearly seven weeks after Jules' accident at Suzuka, and after a difficult period of intensive neurological care, we are able to announce that Jules has taken an important step, indicates the family. Jules is no longer in the induced coma he was placed in shortly after the accident, but he is still unconscious. He is breathing unassisted and his vital signs are stable, but his condition is still considered “critical.” Its treatment is now entering a new phase, and concerns the improvement of brain functioning.

Jules' neurological condition remains stable. Although the situation continues to be serious, and may remain so, it was decided that Jules was stable enough to be repatriated to his home country of France. We are relieved, therefore, to confirm that Jules was transferred by medical plane last night from the Mie General Medical Center in Yokkaichi, Japan, to the Nice University Hospital, where he arrived a short time ago. time. Jules is now in the intensive care unit of Professors Raucoules and Ichai, where his care will also be monitored by Professor Paquis, head of the neurosurgery department.

We are grateful that the next phase of Jules' treatment can continue close to home, where he can be surrounded and supported by family and friends. We have nothing but praise for the exceptional care provided by Mie Medical Center since the accident. We owe a huge debt of gratitude to the medical staff for everything they have done for Jules, and also for our family, during what is a very difficult time for us. In particular, we would like to express our thanks to doctors Kamei and Yamamichi, and also to Mr. Ogura, all of whom were part of the team that treated Jules in Japan. »

Jules Bianchi's family also indicated that they wanted the media not to go to the Nice hospital, and that any new information would be sent via press release.