No reaction after induced coma, what should I expect?

[Dgaf213]

On Monday, 27th of July, 4 days ago, my father had a heart attack. He had it while the first responders were on scene with him so CPR was done immediately. He was out for 30 minutes before his heart started beating again after which he was put under induced coma.

On Wednesday, two days after the incident, the medication was fully out of his system and he was supposed to wake up, yet all we got was his eyes opening and a blank gaze at the ceiling. No other reaction. The doctor told me it doesn't look very good but we will wait and see how things unravel.

Can I still have some expectations that something positive might happen in the following days? I don't know what to think anymore. Anyone with similar experiences?

Thanks

[sca2013]

I survived cardiac arrest in 2013 and sustained an anoxic brain injury. In answer to your question "Can I still have some expectations that something positive might happen in the following days?" Yes, you can have any expectation you would like. That said however, no one can really tell you for sure at this point how things will go. What I'm about to tell you may sound quite unusual - First make it ok if the worst happens, whatever that is for you. That in and of itself frees up energy for more hope and ability to deal with whatever happens. Anything is possible. If he does come out of his coma, expect that he will be angry and confused as to what is going on. Also it will most likely take some time (most likely months and more likely years) to create his new normal. The level of his functionality is unknown until he is conscious and assessment of his abilities can be tested and a rehabilitation plan can be put into place. If you have other questions, please feel free to contact me.