What is Medically induced coma?
Category: Procedures
See also: Sedated spinal injections
A medically induced coma is a temporary state of unconsciousness purposely brought on by medications. Reasons for a medically induced coma include but are not limited to brain surgeries, epileptic states, and trauma.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fatigue | 1 | 0 | |
| Generalized anxiety disorder | 1 | 0 | |
| Tiredness | 1 | 0 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
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