Update 10/26/20
As Conner continues to heal, he still faces a long road to recovery.
According to Conner's mother, Shannon Sauer, Conner's doctor said the second half of the surgery went well he has removed 99.9% of the burn.
Shannon said Integra (artificial skin) was placed on the chest and sides secured in place with staples. The surgeon then placed what is called Allograft (human cadaver skin) on the left armpit/shoulder since this is a joint area.
Conner will now heal for two weeks and will have always a third surgery on Nov 6th to place the skin graft.
To donate to Conner's family as they continue on this journey, please click HERE.
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NORTH PLATTE, Neb.-A North Platte eighth-grader is receiving treatment at a Lincoln hospital after he was seriously burned following a medical episode in the shower on Monday.
According to family members, Conner Dockery was in the shower getting prepared for school when he suffered a seizure-like episode, which caused him to blackout and fall.
As Conner fell, he accidentally grabbed the faucet handle and turned it to the hottest possible setting.
Unable to call for help or move, Conner laid there being scalded by the hot water.
Conner's mother found him after some time and summoned help.
Conner was initially transported and treated at Great Plains Health before being transferred to Saint Elizabeth's Burn Center in Lincoln, where he is currently receiving treatment.
Conner's family members say he was burned on his chest, stomach, arms, both sides, and his entire back. Doctors determined that twenty-six percent of Conner's body has sustained 3rd-degree burns.
In the following weeks, Conner faces at least four surgeries, including numerous skin grafts.
According to Conner's aunt, Conner had his first surgery yesterday at 1:35 pm. His back was debrided (scraped) and Integra (artificial skin used to cover severe burns and wounds) was secured by staples all down his back. The second surgery is Monday at 1:30 pm for his chest, arms, and his sides. This surgery will be the same process.
Doctors performed more tests to determine the initial cause of the fall, and family members say it was determined that Conner's kidneys were not functioning properly. He was diagnosed with Hydronephrosis (swelling of the kidneys due to urine build-up) and Renal Artery Stenosis (hardening of the arteries) in both kidneys. An EEG, which evaluates the electrical activity in the brain, also showed abnormalities and further testing will be needed.
As Conner receives treatment, his family will be traveling to Lincoln, missing work, and staying in motel rooms. As expenses mount, a fund has been established to help them. If you are interested in donating, click HERE.
Conner is a student at Adams Middle School in North Platte. He is 14-years-old.
