ketamine coma helps to "reset the nervous system". is there ways to do this without ketamine?

Question

What evidence exists on long-term damage to the central nervous system caused by ketamine (street name k) use?

Answer 1

Animals only: Ketamine causes major psychological reaction when the patient tries to wake up. We try not to use it in people anymore. It is good with animals who do not react the same way. The brain resets itself if given time and good support. Medication for "coma" is used to keep the patient stable during the recovery process.

Answer 2

Yes: If the hyperglycemia is high enough it can lead to diabetic coma. We call this hyperosmolar hyperglycemia coma or syndrome. Diabetes ketoacidosis coma is another form of diabetic coma but this one is caused by not having Insulin rather than the extreme hyperglycemia (which is just a sign for this coma).

Answer 3

Lack of insulin..: Resulting in very high sugars and in some diabetes ketones in blood/urine can cause diabetic coma.

Answer 4

Yes: Rocky mountain spotted fever is a bacterial infection that causes damage throughout the body, including the central nervous system (brain and nerves). If untreated, it can lead to symptoms of nerve damage, brain damage, and sometimes coma and death.

Answer 5

In very severe cases: Rocky mountain spotted fever affects about 2000 people in the U.S. Every year. The common symptoms include: rash, fever, headache, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, muscle pain, red eyes, and lack of appetite. In severe cases there is damage of small blood vessels, which could lead to gangrene, kidney failure, heart failure, lethargy, confusion, seizures, coma, and death.

Answer 6

For brain protection: It is thought that repetitive seizures if not controlled can themselves injure the brain. If the seizures are hard to control it is necessary to give drugs which deeply sedate the patient in order to stop the seizures.

Answer 7

Rest the brain: Recurrent or repetitive seizures are considered as status epilepticus. This can be very stressful to the brain. The brain cells are in high state of activity and can be damaged. High levels of nerve calming drugs are necessary that suppress brain activity, produce a state of coma, and allow brain cell recovery. Eeg monitoring can measure the brain cell activity.

Answer 8

Depends: Id pt. Is in bed, all muscle, groups are moved and stimulated to prevent atrophy and prevent clots. If pt. Is not intubated and cannot talk well, needs speech therapy. If there is any particular paralysis of arm, leg or face so treatment goes there to stimulate muscles. Pt will try to move the pt. So he/she can stand up & walk o the bathroom and act as independently as possible.

Answer 9

PT/OT: Physical therapy with gross motor movements and occupational therapy for activities of daily living.

Answer 10

Yes: Diabetic coma can occur in any diabetics, any age.

Answer 11

Yes: Yes if they are type 1 diabetics.

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