Lutz still in critical condition

By Melanie Chupein, Co-Editor in Chief

Pole vaulter Jared Lutz remains in critical condition but stable at the University of Maryland R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore.
Lutz’s temperature is being closely monitored, and he has been keeping down the food administered to him through a feeding tube, according to the Caring Bridge website Lutz’s family set up for him, which can be found at http://caringbridge.org/visit/jaredlutz.

Also in the journal, Lutz’s family indicated that he is still battling with two blood clots, some swelling in the abdomen area, two bruises on his brain and has yet to fully regain consciousness.

“We continue to monitor Jared’s medical condition online and through visits made by the coaching staff,” said Joyce Muller, associate vice president of communications and marketing. “We continue to express prayers of concern for Jared and his family.”

Lutz was injured while practicing the pole vault on Thursday, January 31 when he fell off the landing mat and hit his head. He was rushed to Shock Trauma via helicopter. The McDaniel community has continued to offer support to Lutz and his family through their visits to the hospital and posts in the guest book on the website. Cards can be mailed to Jared Lutz, c/o of University of Maryland R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, 22 S. Greene Street, 4 South – Bed 17, Baltimore, MD 21201.

Doug Renner, head coach of the track and field team, cites the website as the best source for information about Jared and added, “Jared and his family remain in our thoughts and prayers daily.”