How was Lula’s accident? President fell while cutting his toenails
The accident suffered by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT) at his residence, in Palácio da Alvorada, last Saturday (19), happened while he was cutting his toenails in the bathroom, according to reports from journalists Mônica Bergamo, from the newspaper Folha de S.Pauloand Renata Agostini, from the newspaper The Globe. Lula reportedly lost his balance while moving and fell, hitting his head on a corner. The incident resulted in extensive bleeding, but the president remained conscious at all times.
The president was alone at the time of the fall and was reportedly frightened by the bleeding. The first lady, Janja da Silva, who was also at Alvorada, went to help him. One of the ministers who spoke to the president after the accident reported that “very close” the situation was not more serious, as a blow to a different area of the head could have caused worse damage.
After a new examination, Lula’s condition is “stable”, and the president can return to his normal routine
According to a medical bulletin from Hospital Sírio Libanês, in Brasília (DF), the condition is “stable” and the President of the Republic is “able” to carry out his work routine. He will undergo a new assessment in three days
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According to a statement from Planalto, Lula and Putin spoke for around 20 minutes, and the Russian leader wanted to know about the health of the Brazilian, who suffered a domestic accident last weekend.
After the accident, the president was taken to Hospital Sírio-Libanês, in Brasília, where he received five stitches in his head and underwent a series of tests. The results indicated a small brain hemorrhage, prompting the president and his doctors to take additional precautions.
Lula, who had a flight scheduled to Russia the next day to participate in the BRICS summit, was advised to cancel the trip by his cardiologist, Roberto Kalil Filho.
The doctor, who lives in São Paulo, left for Brasília immediately after being informed of the accident, accompanied by a team of specialists, including a neurologist and a neurosurgeon. After several tests, it was confirmed that the problem was restricted to the head, allowing the president to rest and remain under observation.
Although he still feels discomfort in the area of the injury, Lula continues to go to work and carry out his daily activities at Palácio da Alvorada. In a telephone conversation with Luiz Caetano, PT candidate for Mayor of Camaçari (BA), the president described the accident as “serious, but without affecting more delicate parts”. Lula mentioned that he would wait “three or four days” to better assess the consequences of the raid. This Tuesday, he underwent new tests and remains stable, continuing with his work schedule.
