Utah State soccer participant hospitalized after struggling cardiac arrest

A Utah State soccer participant is recovering within the hospital after struggling “non-traumatic sudden cardiac arrest” throughout a spring apply session Thursday, the college introduced Friday. 

Josh Davis, a redshirt freshman wideout from California, collapsed on the sector and was taken to Logan Regional Hospital earlier than later being transported to McKay-Dee Hospital. 

He was mentioned to be in critical condition however was upgraded to honest situation the next morning. In line with the college, he was “taken off life-sustaining medical units and is respiratory on his personal.”

“Davis acquired preliminary vital therapy and was stabilized at Logan Regional Hospital earlier than being transported to McKay-Dee Hospital, the place their vital care crew continued therapy with therapeutic hypothermia to decrease the physique temperature to protect his neurological perform,” the college mentioned in a press launch. 

The university later posted a photograph of Davis within the hospital surrounded by his household as he gave a “thumbs up.” 

Head coach Blake Anderson visited Davis within the hospital and posted an replace on Twitter. 

“The grins say all of it… it was a brutal night time, however Josh by no means stopped combating,” Anderson wrote.

“By way of God’s grace, and an incredible group of Trainers & Medical Professionals we’re doing higher each minute right now. So grateful for all of the prayers & help lifted up over the previous 24 hrs.”