August 25, 2014 10:38 AM

Rep. Naishtat said to be recovering nicely in Minneapolis after bike accident

“Very alert and engaged with the doctors…”

Rep. Elliott Naishtat, D-Austin, continues his recovering in a Minneapolis hospital after a nasty fall during a bike ride at the National Conference of State Legislatures last week.

From the Monday release from Bike Texas:

“A delayed reaction to the spill a few hours later showed swelling to his leg. BikeTexas Executive Director Robin Stallings said, ‘Rep. Naishtat noticed bruising and swelling on his leg a few hours after the bike ride. Minnesota legislative colleagues urged him to get immediate treatment. A medical tech at the Minneapolis Convention Center confirmed a trip to the hospital was in order and called an ambulance.’

Stallings spent a few hours with Rep. Naishtat on Friday and Saturday until he was moved from ICU to a regular hospital room. Elliott remained very alert and engaged with the doctors and nurses the entire time Stallings was there. Hennepin County Medical Center RN Sheryl Karvonen told Rep. Naishtat and Stallings, ‘It is fortunate that Rep. Naishtat rides a bike and walks regularly. His good physical condition will speed up his recovery.’”