- Female
- 32 Years
- 20/02/2025
My brother-in-law had a heart attack yesterday morning and was rushed to the hospital. The doctors said he had multiple strokes at home and in the hospital. They also mentioned that one of his arteries was previously blocked and now it's burst. He's been on a ventilator since yesterday morning, but now the doctors are saying he is no more and are asking us to remove the ventilator. What should we do in this situation? Is there anything else we can try?
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I am sorry to hear about your brother-in-law's condition. It sounds like he experienced a severe medical emergency. In this situation, the focus is on providing comfort and support to the patient and their loved ones. It is important to trust the medical team's expertise and decision-making. In such cases, the medical team may use medications like Morphine to help manage pain and provide comfort to the patient during their final moments. Additionally, medications like Midazolam may be used to help reduce anxiety and promote relaxation. These medications can be administered intravenously at appropriate doses as needed. It is important to have open communication with the medical team and express any concerns or questions you may have during this difficult time.
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