Brief Answer: Many drugs for seizures influence the EEG waves Detailed Answer: How long should a patient stay in an induced coma that has had status epilepticus seizures? hi, it depends on the type of drug used to sedate. we generally look till that time the drug works and monitor while the drug action was coming down. if there seems a seizural activity or EEG changes, we give another dose and repeat the same till he has no seizures, even after the action of drug is finished. EEG graphs are complicated and are variable depending on brains electrical activity. Many drugs for seizures influence the waves, and hence should be viewed with caution. In general, they show beta waves in pts who are on drugs. coughing is a good sign, indicates that his brain stem is active. turning his head spontaneously is a good sign too, indicates recovery. Wave forms change with sleeping patterns. slow alfa waves will translate into rapid beta waves on eye opening and indicate recovering brain. Very slow wave pattern in comatosed patients is not a good sign. Hope i was of some help.

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Brief Answer: yes. Detailed Answer: yes, One can not be managed with tubes through one's mouth going to lungs. long tubes create lot of problems later like infection and difficult airway management. Hence a short cut i.e ctuuting thru trachea directly and entering the lungs os often resorted to. By this tracheostomy, we can keep oxygen support into the lungs even for months. if someone is on endotracheal tube for more tha 4-5 days, tracheostomy should be done. Hope this will help.

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