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How do I help my mum become more responsive after heart surgery?

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My mum had heart surgery 3 weeks ago for a replacement mitral valve. During surgery her heart ruptured and we were told her chances of survival were slight. She is still with us - critically ill but responding slightly after having been taken of sedation. She is receiving C-PAP and on dialysis

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