Do all coma patients need respiratory assistance?

Question

and can a heart attack lead to a coma?

Thank you so much.
Nico

Answer 1

For the first one, no, not every coma patient will need a respirator. It would depend on the underlying medical conditions, and so on. Some coma patients just lie as if asleep, some need much more intensive care.

A heart attack leading to a coma.... well, I'd admit that it's possible, for sure, again depending on underlying medical conditions and the circumstances of the heart attack.

Every patient is different, even in the "same" situation.

Answer 2

Most coma patients do need respiratory assistance. Yes, a hear attack can lead to a coma because blood may not have been able to get to the brain.

Answer 3

No all comatose patients , dont need assistance with breathing,,, i really havent heard of a heart attack , leading to coma. A stroke could have though. Hope this helps.