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Jahi McMath is brain dead, doctor testifies [View all] XemaSab Dec 2013 OP
Such a tragic story..nt Jesus Malverde Dec 2013 #1
Sad GeorgeGist Dec 2013 #2
Mercy shenmue Dec 2013 #3
very sad, but sadder still, I think, that the parents refuse to accept and remain in denial... magical thyme Dec 2013 #4
and there needs to be a full investigation what happened, including the recovery room, where the lostincalifornia Dec 2013 #6
without a doubt. unfortunately, the parents also have hampered the investigation. magical thyme Dec 2013 #8
The parents have been let down by the doctors and their clergy, Gormy Cuss Dec 2013 #24
I can't imagine giving up tblue Dec 2013 #33
Such a tragic ending mercymechap Dec 2013 #5
COMPLICATIONS FROM TONSIL REMOVAL??????????????? Voice for Peace Dec 2013 #7
NO. NOT a 'simple tonsillectomy.' that has been a media "meme" magical thyme Dec 2013 #9
Probably adenoid removal as the 2 surgeries are often performed together. n/t intaglio Dec 2013 #11
plus tissue from her throat and nasal passages. magical thyme Dec 2013 #12
It appears that her surgery was much moreq COLGATE4 Dec 2013 #14
Surgery for obesity related sleep apnea. grantcart Dec 2013 #23
What you're missing VA_Jill Dec 2013 #25
In a case where the whole family is obese would it be logical that the obesity was not treated grantcart Dec 2013 #27
It's quite possible VA_Jill Dec 2013 #30
Agree 100% Terrible tragedy. grantcart Dec 2013 #31
Really sad. From tonsilectomy (nt) question everything Dec 2013 #10
Every surgical procedure out there has considerable risk attached to it. Warpy Dec 2013 #26
I know. I am always warned that each surgery carries risk question everything Dec 2013 #28
Just because it's routine doesn't mean there is no risk Warpy Dec 2013 #29
Awful news. :( But at first, I read that as John McCain. Drunken Irishman Dec 2013 #13
Very sad davidpdx Dec 2013 #15
That hospital deserves one hell of a malpractice suit for this. Ken Burch Dec 2013 #16
Actually VA_Jill Dec 2013 #19
I think we have to stop using the term "brain dead." tomp Dec 2013 #17
People do indeed seem to conflate braindeath with being comatose. Codeine Dec 2013 #18
I thought "brain death" meant that the brain itself had ceased to function, but respiration went on. Ken Burch Dec 2013 #20
Brain dead person can not breathe. LisaL Dec 2013 #21
and the heart beat will run on automatic... tomp Dec 2013 #22
What a fricking nightmare. tblue Dec 2013 #32
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