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It is starved of that all important life ingredient : oxygen.

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Q: What happens to the body when its taken off of life support?
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How can one get a life support?

Life support means keeping one alive when their body is unable to do this on it's own. The decisions as to when to take someone off life support is taken by doctors.


Can you see the body of 2pac?

There is a black-and-white and color published photo of Tupac on the autopsy table. However, his physical body was cremated shortly after he was taken off of life support.


What is a Person who decides person taken off life support?

The beneficiary, obviously.


Is it possible for a person on life support move their hands?

can a person move their hands and body on life support and brain dead.


Why does the face go blue and sweat and toes tighten when taken off of life support?

because the person is no longer receiving oxygen. Someone who needs life support generally can't get oxygen on their own. So when they are taken off, they are choked of it.


Does life insurance pay if a patient is taken off life support?

Obviously, the life insurer will not pay when a patient policy holder is taken off life support. Unless the hospital authority officially signs the death certificate of the patient, the clinical death will not be officially recoginised from insurance point of view.


What happens once life support is disconnected?

Generally, the person dies. Specifically, it depends on the type of support and the reason it is needed.


Why is the brainstem sometimes called the body life support system?

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Why is the brainstem sometimes called the body's life-support system?

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Is it normal to live 3 days after being taken off life support?

No it's a miracle


What happens inside the dead body moments before 'comming back to life'?

Nothing happens inside the dead body moments before "coming back to life" because a dead body cannot come back to life. Once a person is completely dead, they do not return to life as we know it.


How long does it take for someone to die after being taken off life support?

That depends on what injuries the person has and why they were on life support. It could be a few minutes to a few days. I suggest asking your doctor.