Jules Bianchi Could Be Transferred To Lausanne Hospital Where Michael Schumacher Was Treated

Jules Bianchi is still in a critical condition in Yokkaichi Mie General Medical Center after his tragic accident at the Japanese Grand Prix. Recently, there have been reports claiming that the 25-year-old Frenchman could be transferred to Lausanne hospital, where Michael Schumacher was treated after his skiing accident.

The doctors at the Yokkaichi Mie General Hospital reportedly managed to stabilize Bianchi's condition, Italian media Omnicorse reports. The report said that the Marrusia driver might soon be stable enough to be transferred from Japan to Europe. Furthermore, Bianchi's could be moved to CHUV Lausanne in Switzerland, in the same medical facility where Schumacher received care before he was brought to his villa in Lake Geneva.

Dr. Acciari told the Italian news oulet that Bianchi has suffered diffuse axonal trauma. He is currently in a coma. According to the specialist, when a person suffers diffuse axonal trauma, the parts of the nerve cells that allow neurons to send messages between the cerebral cortex of the brain and other organs of the body experience disruption. He said that it is important to maintain the support functions of Biachi's brain and lungs, at this point in time. He added that Bianchi is a young man so it is assumed that the Marussia driver has good cardiovascular health.

"If these conditions are met, with the proper precautions, and above all, the equipment needed to support intensive care, transportation by air from Japan to Europe, I think it's feasible," Dr. Acciari said. As such, Bianchi needs to completely stable before he can be transferred to another facility.

Bianchi's family has released an official statement via Marussia's official site in response to the claims. The statement said that Bianchi will continue to stay at the Yokkaichi Mie General Medical Center, and that his doctors remain in constant communication with neurosurgeons in Rome and FIA Medical Commission.

Meanwhile, in a recent interview with Sky Sports, former Chief Executive Officer of the Marussia team Graeme Lowden gave an update on the condition of Bianchi. Lowden said that nothing has changed in Bianchi's condition. He said that Bianchi is still stable but in a critical stage. Lowden added that Bianchi remains not only in his thoughts, but also in the thoughts of everyone in the Marussia team.

On October 5, Bianchi crashed into a safety crane at the 2014 Japanese Grand Prix, leaving him fighting for his life. He was supposed to take part in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on November 23 after the race in Suzuka.