When someone is put on a life support, is the person at any point able to hear or feel whats going on around t

Answer 1

It is possible but not likely. It depends on the case.

Answer 2

It depends, obviously if the person is in a comastate, then they can't hear you or see you, ofcourse it could depend on the type of coma as well because they're sometimes able to hear you and see you, just not respond. I watched this documentary once where the woman hit by a car and she was able to speak to her husband for a couple of minutes until they took her off the life support. So I suppose yes, the person can hear and feel, but it always depends upon the situation.

Answer 3

It depends on why they are on life support? Some are wide awake and interactive. Others are brain dead, and no, they are not aware of anything. Others fall somewhere in between; aware of some sensations and unaware of others. Response does not mean understanding, but neither does it mean the absence of understanding.

Your question is actually a very important and emotion-packed issue. We tell family with sincerity to treat their loved one as if they can hear, feel, and understand. In some cases they can, in other they can't. The bottom line is that when you can't tell for certain, due to the nature of the insult, we would rather risk comforting our loved ones and ourselves and be wrong than risk not comforting and be wrong. Still when the doctors tell you without equivocation that your loved one is gone, it's time to listen. Being told it's time to let go is different than being told that the outcome doesn't hold promise.

Answer 4

yes. there are different stages of life support...

i work in trauma icu and most of our patients are put on breathing machines (called venilators) and "paralyzed" on purpose with special drugs (most common is called propofol) to keep them from moving around and trying to pull the breathing tube out until we can find out exactly what their injuries are. after the injuries have been determined, the medication is slowly decreased and the patient will wake up on their own. the breathing tube is still in place to help support their oxygen intake and help their lungs heal if they are injured. these patients are totally awake and can answer questions by writing on a piece of paper or nodding their head.

if the person has severe inuries-especially the head, they are put on complete life support which means the breathing tube is in, they are being given the medication to keep them in a "coma",and they are also given continuous pain mediations as well as other medications to keep their blood pressure and sometimes blood sugar at normal levels. it's hard to say whether or not these patients can hear us or feel pain b/c they are so heavily medicated. that is why it is important to remain positive when talking to the patient-never say anything negative to them. this is also the reason why nurses and doctors will not discuss the status of the patient with family members in the person's hopsital room-they might be able to hear you.

hope i helped answer your question

Answer 5

It depends on how severe the patient is. I would have to know more about he patient. But some can hear and/or feel people on life support or coma. For like head trauma patients..it depends on how severe the patient is of course; they may can feel and hear you. Some, if they are in a deep coma, can't feel or hear you. Nurses sometimes will ask you to walk outside the patients room to discuss any new things/meds/treatments/etc, just because just of this fact of the "not knowing if they can hear". When ever you are around your friend, my advice is to be careful what you say negatively, just in case. Stay positive and be strong and there for that patient. Hope this helps and good luck...
Sabrina, RN,BSN(Nurse)

Answer 6

I really believe yes. When my Dad died I was the only one with him, it was late and mom was ragged out, so I told her go home and sleep. Dad had a High Heart Rate (170) and had been breathing hard all day. Late at night he began to breath easier, so, I hugged him and said; "Dad, you breathing good now, get some sleep and we will talk in the morning". About 5-10 minutes later his heart rate began to drop until it was gone. I guess those words helped him let go. For about 5 days he never showed any response to speech, but, I think he was hearing all that time.

Answer 7

Yes ! and feel your emotions ,vibrations hear you clearly , but not see well , althought the eyes look glassy you still have vision and you mind is functioning although in a slowmotion type of function be careful what is said around some in this state if ever you have the misfortune to have to be there.We do honestly live in two dimensions.

Answer 8

If the person is in a coma, there is better than a 80% chance they can hear you. 2 things to remember,
#!- do not speak negatively near the person.
#-2 If they enjoy a particular type of music , play some for them.
"It's far better to err on the side of the angels"

Answer 9

I believe they are aware. A girl from my home town was in a comma and on life support for seven months. They did everything to get her family to disconnect her but her father refused and sat at her bed everyday . After seven months she came out of it and went on to become a nurse and get married and have two children. She said she was pretty much aware in and out kind of. so I guess It depends on the case. Good luck and God bless

Answer 10

I have a quick story..But to answer your question yes they are..Because in sept 19th.of last yr my grandfather passed away..And was on life support for about 3days before that..He and my grandmother raised me until I was 14 and then I started living with my mom...He had seen all his kids..because the doctors told u that if we wanted to see him alive pretty much..we needa to come in that day..Everyone had been in except me..I was a t work or something..I went up there..I was like dad I know you cant hear me or anything but I love u very much..And I just starting crying..tears wouldnt stop coming...I walked out the room..Went home to cry somemore and 15 minutes after I walked out of that room mi older sister called me and was like ur dad died...He held on to hear mi voice and to tell him wat he already knew..So yea they can....

Answer 11

I believe that someone on life support knows when No One is there.

I believe that like any ill person, they NEED someone there for them to help them and encourage them to recover.

I believe that like every person -awake, asleep, able, or different - they need someone to love them.

I would think, it's like being in the womb.