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If my friend has traumatic brain damage but she can cry move your head from side to side following you throughout the room breathe on her own respond by blinking twice or sticking out her tongue and she's breathing on her own what state is that?

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Sounds like Level III Localized Response on the RANCHO Los Amigos Scale…Is awake a greater amount of the time and reacts more to what is happening around him or her. For example, the person may begin to turn toward sounds such as a door closing or to look at objects. Also, the person may begin to recognize familiar faces. This is level 3 out of 8 levels.

Answered 6/19/2021

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Dr Tamler provides an accurate Rancho level but prognosis is not clearcut. Improvement will depend on age, co-morbidities, and response to rehab programs. Healing occurs over 18-24 months. You are near outstanding facilities and hope they are involved

Answered 6/19/2021

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