Chapter 93
"doctor sorry to bother you, what is the state of his condition now? He asked, sounding very bold and smart, Miles was sure his father would be proud of him if he had been there.
Miles wanted to know everything.
Knowing what one was up against, help to prepare one for future surprises.
"I think the situation is the same with what you must have heard from your doctor, he replied.
"But what are your findings?
Miles pressed on. He wasn't ready to give up just yet.
"Your brother is suffering from Anoxic brain injury, not a brain Damage so there is hooe, that he was going to recover with the right treatment.
An Anoxic brain injury occurs when the brain is deprived of oxygen. It is an extremely serious condition that can lead to severe disability, coma, or even death.
Since Mr Andrew is already in coma, we just need to gradually get him out of coma.
We hope when he wakes we do not find any disability we cannot handle. Because we wouldn't want him to get into depression , thereby sending him back to coma if he is traumatized.
"But is it just accident that causes this Anoxic brain injury, or is it something else, because since my father was also involved in the accident, yet he seems calm and alright.
"Your father is just trying to be strong, he too suffered some internal injuries and he is now taking the treatment he walked out on. One of the African doctors who had been attending to his father answered, becgkr the Indian doctor continued.
Other causes of Anoxic brain injury are
1. STROKE
When someone experiences a stroke, a portion of the brain doesn't receive adequate blood and oxygen, leading to the potential death of affected brain tissue. A stroke occurs when there is a reduced oxygen supply to brain tissue that is blocking perfusion.
2. CARDIAC ARREST
One of the heart's responsibilities is to keep blood circulating through the body. If the heart stops working properly, oxygen and other vital nutrients may no longer be circulated at a rate that adequately supplies other organs, including the brain.
3. LOW BLOOD PRESSURE
Low blood pressure, also referred to as hypotension, doesn’t always put your health in jeopardy. But when the pressure drops very low, the amount of blood and oxygen to the brain is also compromised and can lead to an anoxic brain injury. Very low blood pressure can also lead to cardiac arrest.
4. NEAR DROWNING
When water fills the lungs, the supply of oxygen to the rest of the body may drastically decrease. Without oxygen, cardiac arrest, anoxic brain damage, and even death, may occur.
5. CARBON MONOXIDE POSIONING
Carbon monoxide is an odorless gas that starves the body of oxygen, prohibiting it from getting to your brain, lungs and other vital organs. Having a carbon monoxide detector in your home can alert you when this gas is present at dangerous levels. When someone has suffered from carbon monoxide poisoning, they tend to feel dizzy or nauseous. Carbon monoxide poisoning can lead to loss of consciousness, and even death.
6. CHOKING
If a choking event occurs, one's airway may be partially or completely compromised. Without immediate treatment to dislodge the object, generally with the Heimlich maneuver, one could suffer devastating effects.
7. DRUG OVERDOSE
Different drugs, both recreational and prescription, can affect the various mechanisms needed to keep one breathing properly. Prescription opioids, for example, may slow one's heart rate and respirations to an extent where they stop breathing, leading to an anoxic brain injury, coma, or even death.
When oxygen is cut off, you can suffer from an anoxic brain injury, which can be mild to severe. If you or a loved one has suffered from this condition, consider undergoing treatments to begin the healing process.