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What percent of oxygen deprived can lead to coma after brain surgery?

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Oxygen deprivation: Different people's brains are different. Some may endure more stress than others. There is no specific cut off that is used to determine the point irreversible brain cell changes ensue.

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Answered 9/30/2020

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