My mother is in Neuro ICU on life support?

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She had a stroke last nite and was alert when she went to the ER then was out of it. Has swelling on her right side of brain. They transferred her from Recovery to ICU and squeezed our finger somewhat and jerked her right arm and both her legs. Is this just normal stroke brain activity or is she hearing me and my sisters. I saw the same with my father in law a few months back and he passed away. I feel like these are like phantom movements. She refused to take her Cardizem and atenelol among other meds (Dioxigen), We think she doesn't want to be here anymore. Any comments. I guess I am looking for confirmation of hope or not she is 83

Update:

Yes, she is intubated. They have her sedated cause she keeps spitting up and coughing cause of the tube in her. Thanks.

N · Accepted Answer

Only the medical team caring for her can give you an idea of her prognosis. Is she intubated? The prognosis depends on the degree of stroke, if she received prompt treatment etc. Her advanced age does not help the situation and if she has other medical problems that may complicate things. It can take time for brain function to come back. It is important to discuss the options with the medical team so you know what you are dealing with.

blomstrand · Answer

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My mother is in Neuro ICU on life support?

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