For Unresponsive "Comotose" Patients a New Simple Test

Give her the sniff test!

New Test Can Predict Recovery after Coma

I've been studying end of life issues and "brain death" for years. When I read about a "sniff test" that can predict whether a person will "wake up" I was thrilled! So simple! Just see if the person sniffs at strong odors:

According to Noam Sobel, PhD, of the Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehovot, Israel, one of the authors of the article and speaking to MedpageToday:

Another Case of Misdiagnosed Brain Death

Family Of Toddler Hurt In Shooting Receives Miracle

Doctors declared Kaylen Torres dead on December 27th. Then on December 28th they declared her alive. What's going on here? Doctors weren't in such a hurry to declare Gabrielle Giffords brain dead -- but she is a VIP, a member of the U.S. aristocracy, and saving her was great PR for the hospital and docs. Not so with a Medicaid tot whose organs are nice and fresh for selling.

And if you believe the statement in the article that, "I don't know a doctor in the world who would make a decision on this little girl's life based on finances," you never stood outside an abortion mill watching the abortionist pull in driving his Cadillac or Mercedes or fought for the life of a brain-damaged person like Hugh Finn or Terry Schiavo.

The poor have always been chaff for the rich which is one reason Jesus said it's so hard for the rich to get into heaven. Love the poor and unwanted, the small and the helpless; one day you may be among their number.

Organ Donors Beware

Great article on patients ready for organ donations who weren't dead and survived! See it here and don't miss the long list of related articles at the end.

Watching this video may help you save a life!

Doctors at the Mayo clinic have developed a new and easier method of CPR called Continuous Chest Compression. It's simple and has the potential to save lives in emergency situations when no medical staff is easily available. It's perfect for adults not for children under eight and infants.