Coma

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Depth of UnconsciousnessPlay
A 'coma' implies a deeper level of unconsciousness than simply sleeping or fainting. SlideDoctors assessed the depth of his coma using specific scales.
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Medical SeverityPlay
Coma as a medical term implies a serious condition often requiring emergency response. SlideAfter the injury, the patient was rushed into ICU due to being in a coma.
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Not PermanentPlay
'Coma' doesn't necessarily mean a permanent state; patients can emerge from it. SlideThe family held hope as patients can sometimes come out of a coma.