What Researchers Did
Researchers reported on a 19-year-old woman who developed alpha coma after a suicide attempt by hanging.
What They Found
A 19-year-old woman admitted after a hanging attempt presented comatose with a systolic blood pressure of 60 mmHg, with spontaneous respiration restored after six hours. Her EEG showed an 8-10 Hz alpha rhythm for 72 hours, replaced by 5-7 Hz slow activity at 120 hours, and she regained consciousness on the 7th day, though developing apallic syndrome.
Canadian Relevance
This study has no direct Canadian connection.
Study Limitations
As a single case report, the findings cannot be generalized to a broader patient population.