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To: Stoat

There was an article in the past few weeks, I think in the WSJ, about how they are able to bring patients back even after 40 minutes, sometimes with no loss of brain function, but it’s a slow process that includes cooling the body down and reviving slowly. “Sudden” revivals are apparently often a problem.


5 posted on 11/24/2009 2:58:09 PM PST by sionnsar (IranAzadi|5yst3m 0wn3d-it's N0t Y0ur5:SONY|Remember Neda Agha-Soltan|TV--it's NOT news you can trust)
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To: sionnsar
A specific procedure helped save Tiralosi's life. Special cooling pads, not available in all emergency rooms, lowered his body temperature to 91 degrees, essential in preventing long-term neurological damage and preserving brain function. Placed in a medically induced coma, incredibly, he began to wake up three days later -- without brain damage.

Should have read further...

7 posted on 11/24/2009 3:00:51 PM PST by sionnsar (IranAzadi|5yst3m 0wn3d-it's N0t Y0ur5:SONY|Remember Neda Agha-Soltan|TV--it's NOT news you can trust)
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