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What has become of Ariel Sharon the former prime minister of Israel?
Ariel Sharon suffered a massive stroke in January, 2006. He was left comatose, in a persistent vegetative state from which, although he remains alive, he has never emerged.
Which state said the constitution should have a bill of rights?
Many states wanted a bill of rights but the first person to say anything about it to the delegates was James Madison from Virgina. Sieve that Virginia was the state who said it first.
What does amendment one mean today?
The first amendment state's a person's basic rights to live in the United States of America
Did the Phoenicians have rights?
They had rights as citizens of their city-state.
When citizens move from one state to another state what happens to their rights under the constitution?
their rights remain unchanged
Can a person in persistent vegetative state move?
Not on their own, but they can if pushed by someone else.
Which of these statements is true about a person in a persistent vegetative state?
Do you think seeds need water to start growing
Can a person in a persistent vegetative state sleep through the night and be awake during the day?
A vegetative state is a condition of severe unconsciousness, with no thought at all, much like a vegetable. A person in a vegetative state does not wake up during the day or at any other time, or if such a person does wake up, then the vegetative state has ended. The term persistent vegetative state indicates that the vegetative state is not ending, it is persisting (or continuing). So, such people do not sleep during the night and wake up during the day. They remain unconscious.
What are the chances of cure of Persistent Vegetative State?
the person is unconscious and unaware The chances are very very slim. If you were to come out of the vegetative state there is a huge chance of not functioning normally and having brain damage. The chances are very very slim. If you were to come out of the vegetative state there is a huge chance of not functioning normally and having brain damage.
Can a patient in a persistent vegetative state sleep through the night and awake during the day?
false
What is a persistent vegetative state?
A persistent vegetative state (PVS) is a condition in which a person is awake but lacks awareness and cannot interact with their surroundings. The person may have basic functions like breathing and sleep-wake cycles, but they show no cognitive or meaningful behavioral responses. PVS is typically caused by severe brain damage resulting from conditions such as traumatic brain injury, stroke, or oxygen deprivation.
Can a person in a persistent vegetative state donate organs?
It would depend on the underlying reason for the condition and the condition of the organs. If, for example, a patient had suffered a severe head injury and had no underlying illness, that would be a prime candidate for organ harvest.
What is the medical term for a human vegetable?
The medical term for a human vegetable is "persistent vegetative state" or "unresponsive wakefulness syndrome." It refers to a condition where a person has limited cognitive function and does not respond to external stimuli.
Does a person in a persistent vegitative state have sleep wake cycles?
Yes, a person in a persistent vegetative state can exhibit sleep-wake cycles, which are characterized by alternating periods of sleep and apparent wakefulness. However, these cycles do not indicate awareness or cognitive functioning, as the individual lacks the ability to respond to stimuli or demonstrate purposeful behavior. The presence of sleep-wake cycles is a physiological response, not a sign of consciousness.
What can the abbreviation PVS refer to?
The most common abbreviation that PVS refers to is "Persistent Vegetative State". This refers to the condition whereby a patient is unable to move from their bed due to their state of health.
An individual in a persistent vegetative state may?
An individual in a persistent vegetative state may exhibit wakefulness without awareness, showing no signs of conscious thought or purposeful interaction with their environment. They can have sleep-wake cycles and may demonstrate reflexive responses, such as blinking or moving in response to stimuli, but lack cognitive function. This condition is often a result of severe brain injury, and the prognosis for recovery is generally poor.
A person who is in a permanent vegetative state is considered to be legally dead by all state laws?
No he is not. There is a law though that says that her or she wrote and signed a per saying that if in any circumstance they where in a permanent vegetative they wanted to die. In that case the person is killed and then declared dead.
