HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Chances Of Survival When In Medically Induced Coma With Kidneys Failing And Less Oxygen Level

My friend has been placed in a medically induced coma, as he has a bad chest infection that has spread to his lungs, he has also been self harming and has very bad wounds that require plastic surgery which are also infected, the toxicology test has also came back with traces of steroids, they are now saying his muscles are breaking up and producing toxins that are causing his kidneys to start failing, what are his chances of survival and how long can they keep him in this coma for before it would start causing irreversible damage, his own oxygen levels in Friday when admitted to hospital were only 3.5%, any information would be gratefully appreciated,
kind regards Claire.
Mon, 16 Feb 2015
Report Abuse
Pulmonologist,  's  Response
Thanks for your question on HCM.
I can understand your situation and problem.
Sorry to say but your friend's situation is very very critical.
He is having very very less chances of survival.
Practically speaking he is having less than 5% chances of survival.
He is having septicemia and related complications like hypoxemia, skin and muscle necrosis, brain damage and renal damage by rhabdomyoglobins (secreted from damaged muscles). All these changes are irreversible and lead to MODS (multi organ dysfunction syndrome) and finally to death.
So your friend is having very very less chances of survival.
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Coma


Loading Online Doctors....
Chances Of Survival When In Medically Induced Coma With Kidneys Failing And Less Oxygen Level

Thanks for your question on HCM. I can understand your situation and problem. Sorry to say but your friend s situation is very very critical. He is having very very less chances of survival. Practically speaking he is having less than 5% chances of survival. He is having septicemia and related complications like hypoxemia, skin and muscle necrosis, brain damage and renal damage by rhabdomyoglobins (secreted from damaged muscles). All these changes are irreversible and lead to MODS (multi organ dysfunction syndrome) and finally to death. So your friend is having very very less chances of survival.