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How Long Do Brain Dead People Breath On Their Own?

I have a relative that has been declared as brain dead. She was put in hospice. They are not feeding her and she is not receiving any medical treatment. She is still breathing on her own. She has been this way for over a month. How long can she stay in this condition before her body finishes shutting down?
Mon, 6 Oct 2014
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She have entered into vegetative state. In this condition patients cardiologist and respiratory functions are normal as that part of brainstem is intact. Chances of recovery are minimal. Continue supportive care. Literature have mentioned patient living as long as 25 yrs !
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How Long Do Brain Dead People Breath On Their Own?

She have entered into vegetative state. In this condition patients cardiologist and respiratory functions are normal as that part of brainstem is intact. Chances of recovery are minimal. Continue supportive care. Literature have mentioned patient living as long as 25 yrs ! Hope my advice will help you. Take care. Don t forget to rate me.