My 20 year old nephew is not showing any signs

[Nadia1989]

My nephew who just turned 20 3 months ago was riding on his motorcycle when an irresponsible driver hit in to him and had a major accident. The air ambulance said if he did not have a helmet he most likely would have crushed his brain and been pronounced dead at the scene however He’s been in coma since he arrived to the hospital. With a broken leg, broken pelvis and brain hemorrhage. They had to do an emergency decompressive craniectomy surgery on his 6th day as the pressure of his brain was too high.

This happened a day after they’ve pinned his leg (rod will be put later on) they have not attempted to do fix the pelvis as they would need to lay him flat which he is unable to be positioned at the time being.

They’ve reduced his medication as his kidneys were starting to show some signs of failure.

He’s been in hospital with all the above 2 weeks today.

They had a meeting with us yesterday stating that his pupils are not dilating. Low sodium levels. But that they’ve taken him out of sedation 4 days ago but they’ve not seen no sign from him. As in he is not gagging with the pipes in his mouth, not moving his arm or anything.

I just feel that 4 days is nothing. They’ve put him under so much surely they should give a few extra days. However they’ve given 2 more days to see any progress otherwise they will need to have another serious meeting about whether to sign papers.

I can not seem to fathom how they would give him just under 3 weeks. When every case person is different. He’s just 20 he’s a kid I can not comprehend how they are not willing to see this over another few weeks.

This is the first case or situation my family have had to deal with this like this it’s unfair. A irresponsible driver with no licence or insurance did this whilst my nephew was on his way to work (new job he just started he a month ago) it’s completely destroyed our family. His grandparents who are in their 80s are distraught that they’re having to see their grandchild in this state.

[Sepsur]

Just argue for more time, there are no guarantees either way. I hope you have more promising days ahead.

[Nadia1989 in reply to Sepsur]

Thank you for your reply.

Will definitely argue for more time. But we just don’t know how long they’ll give as it’s 5th day and no sign.

Thank you for your well wishes 🤍

[Sepsur in reply to Nadia1989]

You can always ask for a second opinion - the team do not have to grant that wish but ask anyway. A second opinion doesn’t change the facts but might change the approach and ‘reading’ of your nephew’s state of affairs. 💙

[EdinCat83]

Hi Nadia. My mum was in an induced coma following a hypoxic brain injury for 3 weeks. She’s now off been off sedation for 2 weeks. She opened her eyes 3-4 days afterwards but no purposeful movement yet. I have always asked the doctor for more time and so far it has been granted. I will keep asking as I see little signs of improvement. Mums case is very different but there is always hope that time is the best healer. X

[Nadia1989 in reply to EdinCat83]

Thank you for your reply.

Has there been any sign or movements at all? My nephew has not given any at all and it’s now the 5th day.

We have requested more time but I’m not sure how long they will give us.

I will be thinking of your mother and hoping for her speedy recovery and good health.

[EdinCat83 in reply to Nadia1989]

She spontaneously opens her eyes and she also opens them to pain and any nursing procedure like turning or physio. She has not moved anything yet apart from some toe twitching. One of her feet reacts to a pen being run down it. Her pupils have always dilated but she is not tracking yet.

It’s a long journey and everything is so uncertain. I understand where you are. I dread the meeting with the medics. If you think he needs more time. Ask for it. They would rather have you all in agreement about any decisions. X

[Nadia1989 in reply to EdinCat83]

Rooting for your mums good health and well being.

Many thanks for your words of encouragement 🤍

[EdinCat83 in reply to Nadia1989]

Thank you and all the best to your nephew ❤️ keep climbing x