What Is a Tracheostomy?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
6. Coma
If the body is injured seriously enough then it can effectively shut itself down, except for vital organs. This can give the body a chance to try and repair itself, although it is obviously a very dangerous time for the patient. Thanks to modern medicine, the chances of making a recovery after going into a coma is on the rise.
Some people in a coma are still able to breathe freely, but this is not always the case. In some instances, they will need help from machines, and this will often require a tracheostomy. Some people will be in a coma for just a few days, whereas others can be in a coma for months or even years.
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