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What Are Chances Of Slipping Back To Coma After Recovery?
Question: Once you come out of a coma, is it possible to slip back into one?
Brief Answer:
Chances more if Glasgow coma score is less than 7
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXX,
Thanks for writing in to us.
I have read your query in detail.
The question asked is a very general one. There are many causes of coma and it depends on the severity and general medical health of the patient.
We have a Glasgow Coma Scale which grades coma. In this score of 15 is a normal person and at a score of 3 patient brain dead.
When you say that the person has come out of coma, it is essential to know the course of events leading to coma and the duration and treatment after which the patient has responded. Usually with a score above 7 the patients chances of coming out of coma are good.
At a score less than 7 the chances of slipping back to coma are more.
Please feel free to correct any oversight in my interpretation of your problems and discuss them in detail as per your requirements.
Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
Dr.Vivek
Chances more if Glasgow coma score is less than 7
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXX,
Thanks for writing in to us.
I have read your query in detail.
The question asked is a very general one. There are many causes of coma and it depends on the severity and general medical health of the patient.
We have a Glasgow Coma Scale which grades coma. In this score of 15 is a normal person and at a score of 3 patient brain dead.
When you say that the person has come out of coma, it is essential to know the course of events leading to coma and the duration and treatment after which the patient has responded. Usually with a score above 7 the patients chances of coming out of coma are good.
At a score less than 7 the chances of slipping back to coma are more.
Please feel free to correct any oversight in my interpretation of your problems and discuss them in detail as per your requirements.
Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
Dr.Vivek
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