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My 20 year old nephew is not showing any signs

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...

My nephew who just turned 20 3 months ago was riding on his motorcycle when an i...

Nadia1989

•6 months ago

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Medical Induced Coma

It's been 7 years and I was in hospital with double pneumonia and endocarditis and acute kidney failure and sepsis. While I was in hospital I got told my son...

It's been 7 years and I was in hospital with double pneumonia and endocarditis a...

QuillnQski420

•6 months ago

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What's the one thing you would ask a friend or relative to bring in to someone in ICu?

HI,Posted previously about my Dad, he's making small slow improvements, very tired and says he's in agony (his hips and bottom mainly). We can understand him...

HI,Posted previously about my Dad, he's making small slow improvements, very tir...

Preciousfamily

•7 months ago

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Delirium

I had sepsis and multi organ failure February 2022, I have gone from being on Zero medication practically before this (apart from Treatment for an autoimmune...

I had sepsis and multi organ failure February 2022, I have gone from being on Ze...

Lassie2011

•9 months ago

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Possible Anoxic Brain Injury

hello, my dad suffered a cardiac arrest which he was down for ~25 min before they brought him back. I know there is possible ABI and he was put on a ventilator...

hello, my dad suffered a cardiac arrest which he was down for ~25 min before the...

Littlem86

•9 months ago

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How can I help my intubated father in ICU?

I am desperately frightened as my father is fighting for his life, he has septic shock due to a liver abscess which has resulted in complications to his...

I am desperately frightened as my father is fighting for his life, he has septic...

Pluto8

•10 months ago

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My mom is on a ventilator again.

My mom went to the local hospital cause her heart rate had dropped. They put a temporary pacemaker maker in. She just had 3 stents put in her widow maker about...

My mom went to the local hospital cause her heart rate had dropped. They put a t...

Cassiedale

•10 months ago

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Lung damage, ECMO, time taken to recover.

Hi, my uncle was diagnosed with pnemonia and a 90% lung damage on 18Dec. He was put on ventilator and ECMO on 20th, its been 35 days ans there has been no...

Hi, my uncle was diagnosed with pnemonia and a 90% lung damage on 18Dec. He was ...

shivnajain

•1 year ago

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Agitation will waking from sedation in ICU on vent and ecmo

Hi my uncle had a low oxygen stroke on 18 Dec and diagnosed with pnemonia and put on a vent machine and Ecmo on 20th Dec. He still has low recovery on lungs...

Hi my uncle had a low oxygen stroke on 18 Dec and diagnosed with pnemonia and pu...

shivnajain

•1 year ago

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mom in icu, opened eyes and was showing signs of consciousness, but now cant open eyes and wont respond

Long story short my mom has been in the ICU for pneumonia for 2 weeks about, recently a couple of days ago she opened her eyes and was able to respond to us...

Long story short my mom has been in the ICU for pneumonia for 2 weeks about, rec...

6hab

•1 year ago

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32 days

32 days my mums been in ICU they’ve said they’re no longer going to give her antibiotics for the infections in her abdomen as they aren’t working. She’s...

32 days my mums been in ICU they’ve said they’re no longer going to give her ant...

Imperfect89

•1 year ago

14 Replies

Update

Hi all. It has been 3 yrs now since my brother came out of ICU and then to a ward and into a home to clear space in Hospital during Covid. Unfortunately his...

Hi all. It has been 3 yrs now since my brother came out of ICU and then to a war...

Twoblu

•1 year ago

5 Replies

Lost in a coma

I was in a coma for 2 months I had nothing but nightmares that i was being tourchered and stabd and I also heard my sister fighting when she was actually...

I was in a coma for 2 months I had nothing but nightmares that i was being tourc...

Beebz1

•1 year ago

8 Replies

just advice support

I don’t really know what I want from this post only that it’s nearly 2am and I feel completely broken and wanted to put it down somewhere. I feel like I am...

I don’t really know what I want from this post only that it’s nearly 2am and I f...

Helpplease_

•1 year ago

16 Replies

Pregabalin for post-ICU neuropathy

hello, I was wondering if anyone else has been prescribed this drug for neuropathic pain in hands and feet after a long ICU stay? As I have been home 2.5...

hello, I was wondering if anyone else has been prescribed this drug for neuropat...

Gooddaysunshine

•1 year ago

12 Replies

My dad

Hi, Everyone: My dad who is 77 years old, has been in the ICU since the beginning of this month. First, he went to the hospital for a minor surgery to remove...

Hi, Everyone: My dad who is 77 years old, has been in the ICU since the beginni...

ForMyPapa

•1 year ago

13 Replies

induced coma - how long can it take for a loved one to come around?

My sister had a sudden septic infection last week. She was in hospital when it happened for another condition. She has severe form of gastroparesis and was...

My sister had a sudden septic infection last week. She was in hospital when it h...

tkelum

•1 year ago

6 Replies

How long does it take to come around after coma?

Hi, My Dad has been in an induced coma for 11 days and then had a huge heart operation. They started to reduce his sedation day 4 post op, and he opened his...

Hi, My Dad has been in an induced coma for 11 days and then had a huge heart o...

JBean123

•1 year ago

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How Long Does it Take to Regain a Full State of Consciousness After a Medically Induced Coma?

Hello, My dad (aged 64) was recently admitted to the ICU on June 3rd. When he first arrived at the ER after suffering aphasia and impaired memory, the...

Hello, My dad (aged 64) was recently admitted to the ICU on June 3rd. When he ...

natalierosejerome

•2 years ago

10 Replies

Too many illnesses for 1 person.

Hi, my name is Jason and I am 42. I fell into a coma 5 yrs ago after a very nearly fatal bleed from an artery in my liver. They managed to save my life with...

Hi, my name is Jason and I am 42. I fell into a coma 5 yrs ago after a very near...

Survivor91

•2 years ago

7 Replies

sister in induced coma.

my sister developed Sepsis which I believe to have caused swelling on the brain. She has been in an induced coma for 2 days now. So her brain can rest and be...

my sister developed Sepsis which I believe to have caused swelling on the brain....

Bendnfn

•2 years ago

9 Replies

Perforated duodenal ulcer

It's been a month since my elderly dad (83) been in the ICU. He had two surgeries, first one to repair and second one to fix a leak. The first 2 weeks have...

It's been a month since my elderly dad (83) been in the ICU. He had two surgerie...

Ineedamiracle

•2 years ago

3 Replies

Still affected by ICU stay

Hi everyone. I was in ICU last year for 10 days. Don't get me wrong, I'm happy to be alive and I am extremely grateful to the staff who got me through. I am...

Hi everyone. I was in ICU last year for 10 days. Don't get me wrong, I'm happy ...

Hidden

•2 years ago

27 Replies

Boyfriend on ventilator and heavily sedated.

3 days ago my boyfriend was put in a medically induced coma due to aspirated pneumonia. He was on extra oxygen support from a NOxBox and today he was taken off...

3 days ago my boyfriend was put in a medically induced coma due to aspirated pne...

Brizzygirl06

•2 years ago

9 Replies

ICU and sedation problem

Did I put my question about - how to get staff to "hear" my son's irritability as they reduce sedation not as pain (thus a need for more pain meds and let's...

Did I put my question about - how to get staff to "hear" my son's irritability a...

MamaFern

•2 years ago

3 Replies

Dad not waking up from induced coma after Sudden Cardiac Arrest, What are his chances? Signs of 'waking up'?

My Dad is 54 years old and collapsed at work last Friday 03/03/2023 from Sudden Cardiac Arrest. No symptoms, no chest pains, no warning signs. He is moderately...

My Dad is 54 years old and collapsed at work last Friday 03/03/2023 from Sudden ...

BimJeam

•2 years ago

20 Replies

I am scared of going back to hospital.

I had cancer operation and got sepsis afterwards. Nearly died. Put in induced coma during which time I got sepsis again, multiple organ failures, multiple...

I had cancer operation and got sepsis afterwards. Nearly died. Put in induced co...

ElleEmBee

•2 years ago

22 Replies

ICU/Covid/PEA Arrest/Coma

My mom who has neuropathy was admitted on 12/30 with covid. She was septic due to c. diff/colitis...They started to treat her accordingly. Her heart stopped 4...

My mom who has neuropathy was admitted on 12/30 with covid. She was septic due t...

Myfancyfanny

•2 years ago

6 Replies

I'm new. My mom is in the ICU. She's 49 her birthday is next month. We're all staying strong for her.

On Saturday January 07th, 2023 mom went to the ER. She went to her dialysis that day. After she was done my sister's took her to the ER. The doctor told my dad...

On Saturday January 07th, 2023 mom went to the ER. She went to her dialysis that...

blueskyteary-eyes

•2 years ago

2 Replies

Pancreatitis In the ICU VENTIALTOR

21M, 105kg, He does have Type 2 diabetes, High cholesterol, High pressure, and thyroid. My boyfriend is in ICU, he went into the hospital for some pain but is...

21M, 105kg, He does have Type 2 diabetes, High cholesterol, High pressure, and t...

lol123458p

•2 years ago

8 Replies

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My 20 year old nephew is not showing any signs

Medical Induced Coma

What's the one thing you would ask a friend or relative to bring in to someone in ICu?

Delirium

Possible Anoxic Brain Injury

How can I help my intubated father in ICU?

My mom is on a ventilator again.

Lung damage, ECMO, time taken to recover.

Agitation will waking from sedation in ICU on vent and ecmo

mom in icu, opened eyes and was showing signs of consciousness, but now cant open eyes and wont respond

32 days

Update

Lost in a coma

just advice support

Pregabalin for post-ICU neuropathy

My dad

induced coma - how long can it take for a loved one to come around?

How long does it take to come around after coma?

How Long Does it Take to Regain a Full State of Consciousness After a Medically Induced Coma?

Too many illnesses for 1 person.

sister in induced coma.

Perforated duodenal ulcer

Still affected by ICU stay

Boyfriend on ventilator and heavily sedated.

ICU and sedation problem

Dad not waking up from induced coma after Sudden Cardiac Arrest, What are his chances? Signs of 'waking up'?

I am scared of going back to hospital.

ICU/Covid/PEA Arrest/Coma

I'm new. My mom is in the ICU. She's 49 her birthday is next month. We're all staying strong for her.

Pancreatitis In the ICU VENTIALTOR

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