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What Is The Life Expectancy In A Coma Patient With Normal Breathing?
my son is in a coma after CPR the doctors are not hopful but i see improvment although he is not tracking he is now opening his eyes and his pupils are rective he is on a vent but breathing on his own it has been a week, i am agreeing to a trach because i want to gove him every chance he is only 30 years old what can I expect.
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Hello,
Regarding your concern, I would explain that his situation seems to be recovering. But, it is necessary consulting with a neurologist and performing an EEG in order to investigate if there is normal brain activity or he is turning into a vegetative state.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
Regarding your concern, I would explain that his situation seems to be recovering. But, it is necessary consulting with a neurologist and performing an EEG in order to investigate if there is normal brain activity or he is turning into a vegetative state.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
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