“Horrible Accident” in Vermont (Part 2)

Phineas Gage made his way into town after the accident without a problem; he was still surprisingly conscious, and continuing to talk to everyone about what had just happened about 30 min. ago. Can you just imagine walking by and seeing a man covered in blood with a hole through his head, but yet still alive and talking to people as if nothing was wrong? To me this is crazy and seems unreal!

At this time Dr. Edward Williams arrived at the hotel Phineas was waiting at. He asked the people around and the workers that assisted Phineas what had happened (since he figured Phineas was a little out of it considering how he looked) but Phineas demanded to tell the doctor himself. After Dr. Williams examined him Dr. John Martyn Harlow (the regular physician from that town) takes over. He helps Phineas inside and then begins to clean his wound. Dr. Harlow does the best he can to wrap and clean off Phineas’ head wound, and he realizes Phineas’ arms are burnt, so he begins to wrap them as well. The doctor is surprised that Phineas is alive and survived this open brain injury. Phineas should have died instantly, but didn't. Phineas should have died from all the blood he lost, but didn't. Phineas should have died from his brain swelling, but didn't. How is this all possible?! Can anything else go wrong?!