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How Long Does Someone Brain Dead Live Off The Life Support?
Hi my cousin has been in a hypoglycemic coma and the doctor has declared him brain dead and was on life support for a week. Just yesterday they took him off life support but started breathing on his own. Is still considered dead and if so how long does someone in his condition lives in his condition?
Mon, 5 May 2014
Hi and thanks for the query,
The clear definition of brain death is a matter of controversy, and the duration of time to put on life support entails a lot of ethical considerations. The duration depends on the expertise and technical plateau of the hospital in question.
The clear definition of brain death is a matter of controversy, and the duration of time to put on life support entails a lot of ethical considerations. The duration depends on the expertise and technical plateau of the hospital in question.
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