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What is the first area you wash if the patient is a comatose patient?
face
State of unconsciousness where patient cannot be aroused?
comatose
Why would a comatose patient regain consciousness after the administration of naloxone?
The comatose patient would regain consciousness after naloxone administration if the patient was comatose in the first place due to an opiate overdose. Naloxone is a competitive antagonist of opioids used to reverse their effect, which includes most notably respiratory depression.
What would keep a comatose patient from getting pressure ulcers?
To keep a comatose patient from getting pressure ulcers they should be kept on a turning schedule. It would also benefit them to have an air mattress on their bed.
What good can Ambien do to a comatose patient?
Ambien (zolpidem) is primarily a sedative used to treat insomnia and is not indicated for use in comatose patients. In a comatose state, a patient is unresponsive and does not exhibit the level of consciousness required for the effects of Ambien to be beneficial or safe. Administering sedatives to a comatose patient could complicate their medical condition and may pose risks, such as respiratory depression. Therefore, it is not advisable to use Ambien or similar medications in such cases without specific medical guidance.
What is the purpose of changing position in bed on a comatose patient?
To prevent bed sores.
How do you feed a comatose patient?
Can be by Enteral feeding (NGT feeding , PEG or PEJ)
How do I take a temperature of a comatose patient?
Taking the temperature of a comatose patient can be done orally, rectally, with a tympanic (ear) thermometer, or through a temporal artery thermometer. However, the method used should be based on the patient's condition and the healthcare provider's instructions. It's important to follow proper hygiene practices and safety measures to prevent infection.
Do surgeons have to pull the plug on brain dead or comatose Patients along with regular doctors?
Surgeons are "doctors" so... yes. (Assuming the comatose patient is actually on a said machine constantly operated solely for the purpose of maintaining life) <--Which is rare
Can the legal guardian of a comatose patient change the beneficiary on a life insurance policy?
No, not unless the legal guardian is the owner of the policy. 4lifeguild
What is a meaning of comatose?
Relating to, or resembling, coma; drowsy; lethargic; as, comatose sleep; comatose fever.
What does comatose mean?
John became comatose after his dreadfull automovile accident.
