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What is the prognosis for a brain stem stroke, 7 days ago, still on ventilator?

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Dr. Paul Abramson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

It depends.: The prognosis depends on many variables, such as the patient's age, other health conditions, and underlying cause of the stroke. However the need for mechanical ventilation a week out is, in general, not a good sign.

Answered 7/5/2018

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Indefinite: In general coma from a brainstem lesion lasting one week bodes poorly. If diaphragmatic weakness, without coma is present, the prognosis is only slightly better.

Answered 10/3/2012

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