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A member asked:
Not brain dead.tests all ok, in coma for 2 weeks on sedation.life support, not responding to commands.how likley to wake up ok.any tests should ask for ?
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Defer to Doctor: I am very sorry for your situation, but you are asking us to guess. Not one of us here would even pretend to guess about this complex and serious medical situation. We would defer to the team caring for your loved one there in person.
Answered 3/25/2014
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