By Post Staff
A 14-year-old North Platte boy remains hospitalized in Lincoln after a medical episode in the shower caused him to sustain serious burns to his body.
Conner Dockery was preparing for school on the morning of October 19 when he had a seizure-like episode in the shower.
When Conner fell, he accidentally turned the shower handle to the hottest possible setting. Unable to call for help, Conner lay in the scalding water until his mother Shannon Sauer came to check on him.
Shannon was able to get Conner out of the shower and call 911.
Conner has sustained 3rd-degree burns to his chest, stomach, arms, both of his sides, and seventy percent of his back.
Due to the severity of his injuries, Conner was transported from Great Plains Health to Saint Elizabeth Burn Center in Lincoln.
Upon arrival, doctors determined that twenty-six percent of Conner's skin had been burned.
At this point, Conner has undergone three surgeries and is preparing to undergo a fourth one today.
In addition to being burned, Shannon and doctors were concerned about what had caused Conner to fall in the first place.
Further testing found that Conner's kidneys aren't functioning properly and he was diagnosed with Hydronephrosis and Renal Artery Stenosis in both kidneys. Doctors also found abnormalities in an EEG.
These conditions will also require further testing and treatment.
As Conner continues to heal, Shannon and other family members have had to miss work and have traveled extensively.
A GoFundMe account has been established to help offset some of the expenses. If you are interested in supporting Conner and his family, you can donate HERE.