My Father Is In A Coma From Cardiac Arrest And

Posted on Thu, 11 Jun 2020

Question: My father is in a coma from cardiac arrest and I want advice on how to proceed

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Consult a neurologyst and an anesthesiologist there.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear Macvin, welcome to Ask a doctor's service. I am really sorry about the situation your father is in.
It is very critical moment for him and you.
I think you can take the best advice only with doctor's there which are taking care of him.
You can consult a neurologyst and an anesthesiologist there which are the only person s to give you a more realistic and accurate opinion on his perspective.
You have to listen their professional advices.

Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (20 hours later)

Thank you for your response. There is a shortage of specialist doctors in my area and equipment as well but they say he has anoxic ischemic brain injury. They say all we can do is wait. Are there any other treatment options available?

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (53 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Waiting and monitoring further

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, thank you for asking again.

He should continue to be monitored for vital parameters and frequently checked by MRI.
Waiting is the only option because there is no specific treatment.

The doctors may decide to use diuretics such as mannitol to reduce edema and benzodiazepines if needed.

Sorry but waiting and monitoring further can be the option.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee