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Is it normal for a man in a coma (global anoxic damage), to have tears (after 1 week)? is it a positive sign of improvement or progress?
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Change, not progress: During recuperation from global anoxic encephalopathy, recovery occurs first in the brainstem. Autonomic nuclei, which control tear formation are in the brainstem. Simple tear production does not imply recovery of higher function.
Answered 2/16/2013
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