When I was in ICU and heavily sedated I could hear my daughter talking to me. I couldn't respond, but I could hear her, and it made all the difference in the world to me and helped me find strength to recover faster. It's like being almost asleep and hearing somebody talking to you just as you're falling off to sleep. And words like "I love you" are the best medicine of all.
I'll keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
2006-10-01 18:13:12
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answered by j3nny3lf 5
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Here's just one study I found when quickly searching - it only indirectly addressses your question, but it does answer it in the affirmative.
This is part of what will shape your character as a man. I'm so so sorry - you can do this, tho you feel that you cannot possibly deal with another horrible minute.
Study abstract:
Verbal communication: what do critical care nurses say to their unconscious or sedated patients?
The importance of using verbal communication in the care of critically ill patients has long been known. Both qualitative and quantitative studies have presented evidence of the benefits of effective communication. This non-participant observational study aimed to explore how much
2006-10-02 01:30:18
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answered by t jefferson 3
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He most certainly can hear you, no matter how much it seems as though he cannot. Your words are stronger than his sedation, especially when you tell him that you love him. I hope that you continue to talk to him because there are many, many instances where people came through from the worst situations just by knowng that they are loved. I am so sorry to hear about your father, but everything is going to be ok. I will remember you and your father during my prayers.
2006-10-02 01:20:55
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answered by housesoftheholy90 2
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I'm sorry to hear that and i hope all works out....but to answer your question.. yes.... your father can hear you... most patients that are sedated can still hear and are aware of there surroundings....keep talking to him.. by telling him about the time you guys spend together.. it will bring comfort to your father as well help him get better....
2006-10-02 02:03:17
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answered by Crystal 3
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i believe that he can hear you [he blinked his eye to let you know he hears you], keep talking to him and hold his hand, tell him what good things he has done, and you do not him to leave you, tell him to fight this illness , spend as much time with him as possible, ask you other family members to do the same thing. my mother was in a coma and i know she heard me when i was talking to her, she even squeezed my hand a couple of times and her lips moved, eyes moved and sometimes you could see a smirk when i said something funny to her.......God bless your father and God bless you...
2006-10-02 01:20:19
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answered by churchonthewayseniors 6
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There have been many reports of vague memories during unconsciouness surfacing and are sort of bewildering to the individual that was unconscious. Your father knows you love him, you are there with him when you can be and you obviously do love him or you would be off doing other things. Rest assured, he knows.
2006-10-02 01:13:21
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answered by housemouse62451 4
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yes he can hear you, talk to him and let him know that you are there and that he is going to be ok. hold his hand or rub his arm so he can feel you there too.
good luck to him and i hope he feels better. pancreatitis can get really serious but its definately something he can fight. i hope he gets better.
god bless you and your family!
2006-10-02 01:44:35
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answered by seriously shannon 3
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Yes, keep talking to him
2006-10-02 01:04:16
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answered by Anonymous
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Keep taking to him. Take his hand when you tell him you love him.
2006-10-02 01:07:49
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answered by Classy Granny 7
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keep talking to him... i believe he can hear you
2006-10-02 01:10:49
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answered by Stephanie73 6
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