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When a coma patient wakes up what is the very first thing a doctor does? and how is the situation handled?

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Dr. Arthur Heller answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

Individualized: Depends on the individual circumstances: age, underlying issues, other conditions, baseline functioning, family support, etc.

Answered 3/26/2013

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