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What Are The Chances Of Brain Death While In Coma After Surgery?
Hi there! My four year old daughter was in a car crash on Sunday. She was taken into surgery right away and due to complications, the surgery took longer. She is now in a coma. I was wondering if there was a chance she might become brain dead/ flat line and never wake up.
Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns.Children always have a better chance of recovering from coma.But comatose patients are at high risk for secondary medical complications such as pneumonia,skin infections,sepsis. Brain death occurs when a critically ill patient dies sometime after being placed on life support, that's why I don't think that her brain is dead. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.
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What Are The Chances Of Brain Death While In Coma After Surgery?
Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns.Children always have a better chance of recovering from coma.But comatose patients are at high risk for secondary medical complications such as pneumonia,skin infections,sepsis. Brain death occurs when a critically ill patient dies sometime after being placed on life support, that s why I don t think that her brain is dead. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing your daughter speedy recovery