• Question: If somebody was induced in a coma how long does it generally last for?

    Asked by Lewis Day to Ed, Hugh on 20 Mar 2015. This question was also asked by Adam Berwick.
    • Photo: Hugh Harvey

      Hugh Harvey answered on 20 Mar 2015:


      It lasts as long as it takes for the patient to get better. Doctors often induce comas for people who really need a lot of time to heal and rest. Sometimes it can be months!

    • Photo: Ed Rial

      Ed Rial answered on 20 Mar 2015:


      Hi Lewis

      As Hugh said! Once they take away the drugs inducing a coma a patient can wake up reasonably quickly (if they are healed)

      Stay Awesome

      Ed

      #voteEd

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