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How does hospital staff take care of a person in a prolonged coma?
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Many things: There are many goals of care to a person in a coma. The first is to prevent complications like pneumonia, pressure sores, blood clots in the legs or arms, contractures of the joints and infections. This requires a knowledgable rehabilitation team. In addition there are medications that may hasten recovery from a coma.
Answered 12/13/2014
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Requirements vary: Coma is an altered state of consciousness that can be acute or chronic, and reversible or irreversible. The amount of supportive care required for a patient in a coma varies. Some patients require a 'respirator' with a temporary breathing tube in the trachea or a stable airway for longer term support (tracheostomy). Patients often require a feeding tube. Other means of support may also be needed.
Answered 5/6/2015
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I have been in 3 major car accidents over last few years I was in hospital for over a week, was in a medically induced coma for 2 days from 3rd.. I am in pain in my back/neck and muscle ache, was on oxy, didn't work well. wondering if soma could help?
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Whats the best way to detox and get off of drugs? I've went inpatient 2 times and been sent ers to hospitals atleast 11 times and I almost took over my life. I was on soma, xanax, vicoden, adderall. I went in a coma and my parent called 911, I woke up the
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