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34wk gestation, severe brain damage with only the brainstem active. life expectancy? quality of life?
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Defer to Local Docs: I am very saddened to hear of this tragedy. Your question does not clarify if this is the mother or the infant with this traumatic situation. But, regardless, this situation is very severe and i would defer to the team caring for the patient on the ground in person.
Answered 3/6/2019
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