http://www.cnn.com/2013/12/17/health/california-girl-brain-dead/index.html?hpt=hp_c2
The parents of Jahi McMath are fighting to keep her on a ventilator after she was declared braindead following a tonsillectomy. The surgery to remover her tonsils was recommended for sever reasons such as helping her sleep apnea, helping her loose weight and focus better and more. The surgery was at first thought to be a success as she was alert and talking. She was then moved to the ICU where her parents were not allowed to see her and following that episode she was pronounced braindead.
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This is really sad and puzzling at the same time. It surprises me that she was up and alert one minute and then braindead the next. I am curious if it was a result of the surgery or some other medical reason that just had bad timing. Regardless, the world lost a child and that in itself is tragic.
Felicia Padilla 5th period- wow this is really scary I had my tonsils out and even though it seems like it is a simple procedure anything can go wrong
ReplyDeleteI still question why people get their tonsils out in the first place. I feel like unless its a tailbone, no part of your body needs to be surgically removed.
ReplyDeleteThis is really terrifying. It sounds like one of those scary freak accidents that happen. My prayers go out to her family.
ReplyDeleteThis is so strange, Ive never heard that taking your tonsils out can help you lose weight, CRAZY!
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