how can u help a half brain dead coma victim COME OUT OF IT?

Question

my grandfather is in a coma right now,he's a diabetic.
it started with fluid in his lungs and body.
during dialasis they think he had a stroke,now he's like a vegitable
half hes brains not working and he's hooked to a breathing machine and he cant talk or breath or anything on his own and he's in a coma. they are going to pull the plug on monday if he doesnt come out of it, is there anything that can be done to bring him back out of it?.
i love my grandfather i know every 1 goes 1 day but look at the situation.
PLEASE TRY TO HELP ME OUT.

Answer 1

Of course you must constatly try to stimulate all his senses. Touch, smell, taste, sight, sound... this will keep his mind and body active. But you should check out this recent discovery. It might give you hope. But Im not sure about permanent brain damage, or diabetic comas. Another problem might be his age, but this certainly is a new and hopeful chance.

"Reborn
We have always been told there is no recovery from persistent vegetative state - doctors can only make a sufferer's last days as painless as possible. But is that really the truth? Across three continents, severely brain-damaged patients are awake and talking after taking ... a sleeping pill (zolpidem). And no one is more baffled than the GP who made the breakthrough. Steve Boggan witnesses these 'strange and wonderful' rebirths." The Guardian September 12 2006

Answer 2

John, how nice that you want to help your grandfather. It sounds like a very serious situation and I don't want to bring you false hope. Please know that many people who have come out of comatose states, say that they were aware of what was going on around them at times. That means your grandfather may hear you talking, may hear music and TV, he may feel you hold his hand or kiss his forehead. That's where you and your family CAN do something. If the nurses turn him on his side, give him a gentle back rub. We all know what it's like to lie in one position a long time. Hold his hand a lot, give him a hug as much as possible with all that equipment on him. Comb his hair. If he has favorite music, play it for him, loudly if he is hard of hearing. Give him breaks so he can sleep. Most of all tell him you love him and that you know he loves you, too. He won't likely be able to respond to you, but you will know you did all you could to communicate with him. He will feel better with you talking to him and touching him. Many blessings! 0:)