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Neurosurgeon: Sharon’s brain stem not dead

There is no way to know yet whether Ariel Sharon would be able to again function as prime minister.

Gadi Golan 8 Jan 06 16:27

“On the basis of medical data, I believe that Ariel Sharon’s condition is stable, and no important, his brain stem is not dead. That means nothing for the future, but at the moment, the prime minister’s condition remains critical, but stable,” said Dr. Avi Cohen, head of Soroka Medical Center neurosurgery department. He said that, in view of the decision by Sharon’s doctors to extend his medically induced coma by one day, Sharon would presumably undergo a number of critical tests over the next 24 hours to assess the brain’s ability to resume functioning, even under certain limitations.
Cohen said Sharon’s doctors had decided to be cautious, and not take hasty decisions, if only to thoroughly examine his condition in consultation with other experts. He said there was no accurate assessment at this stage as to whether Sharon would be able to again function as prime minister, because until he awakened from his coma, his doctors lacked the tools to examine the ability of Sharon’s brain to fully function.

Hadassah Medical Organization said today that Sharon’s medical condition continued to be critical, but stable. Following consultations, it was decided to conduct an additional brain scan, after which Sharon’s doctors convened to discuss the results. The doctors apparently plan to gradually reduce the dosage of the anesthetic being given to Sharon, in order to awaken him in a controlled manner by tomorrow morning.

Published by Globes [online], Israel business news - www.globes.co.il - on January 8, 2006

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