UNDERSTANDING COMA FOR THE LAYPERSON
Hi guys, In the image above, a patient who has been in a car accident, is in the hospital. Her sister is visiting and asks the nurse about her progress. She receives negative feedback. Many people are not aware that patients who are in a coma can still hear. There are situations where patients awaken after being in a coma and relate everything that was being said. Please be cautious about what is said when speaking over a comatose patient!