Ken is awake intermittently and talking to us. There is no evidence of severe brain injury in that regard. We need more time to see if there are residual problems from the bruising of his brain.

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The next 24 to 48 hours are the most important time frame. So far, he's done well and been stable. After that time frame, if he does well, then we will make plans for further care for him in the hospital, and then discharge him, hopefully.

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