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You can not feed some one with out feeding tube, properly placed, if he is in coma. Such attempts has caused innumerable deaths in past and present also. Very little amount of water can kill the patient by choking him, if he is unconscious for any reason.

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What do you call the case of someone who was in a coma and now got awake from it?

Someone who was in a coma and has now regained consciousness is said to have emerged from a coma.


Total non responsiveness to stimulation?

Total non-responsiveness to stimulation may indicate a state of unconsciousness or a severe medical condition such as coma. It is important to seek immediate medical attention to determine the underlying cause and provide appropriate treatment.


What does acute hepatitics without hepatic coma mean?

Hepatitis is a medical condition defined by the inflammation of the liver and characterized by the presence of inflammatory cellsin the tissue of the organ. ¨Hepatitis may occur with limited or no symptoms, but often leads to jaundice, anorexia (poor appetite) and malaise. Hepatitis is acute when it lasts less than six months and chronic when it persists longerHepatic encephalopathy (also known as portosystemic encephalopathy) is the occurrence of confusion, altered level of consciousness, andcoma as a result of liver failure. In the advanced stages it is called hepatic coma or coma hepaticum. It may ultimately lead to death.


What is A state of deep unconsciousness cause by injury or disease?

Coma is a state of deep unconsciousness caused by injury or disease, resulting in the person being unresponsive to stimuli and unable to wake up. It is often a serious medical condition that requires immediate medical attention and monitoring.


Can a coma kill you?

A coma itself is not fatal, but the underlying cause of the coma can be life-threatening. Potential complications of being in a coma, such as infections, organ failure, or brain damage, can lead to death if not properly treated.

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Is a medical coma considered an assisted suicide?

No. Assisted suicide involves the patient killing themselves. A medical coma does not involve death, so they are two separate issues.


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Friar Laurence and his medical herbs.


Medical determination of death as the cessation of brain activity?

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What are you supposed to do if there is a coma in a probability problem?

Seek medical guidance!


Total non responsiveness to stimulation?

Total non-responsiveness to stimulation may indicate a state of unconsciousness or a severe medical condition such as coma. It is important to seek immediate medical attention to determine the underlying cause and provide appropriate treatment.


What types of medical conditions require intravenous food drips?

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What does the medical abbreviation NKHC mean?

Non-Ketotic Hyperglycemic Coma