Fentanyl Overdose, Severe Anoxic Brain Injury and ICU: What are the Options?

Fentanyl Overdose, Severe Anoxic Brain Injury and ICU: What are the Options?

A fentanyl overdose can cause severe anoxic brain injury, leaving families facing difficult choices in ICU. In this video, Patrik Hutzel from IntensiveCareHotline.com
answers a mother’s question about her 24-year-old daughter in ICU after fentanyl overdose and brain injury.

👉 You’ll learn:
✅ What recovery signs to look for after anoxic brain injury
✅ Why sedation & opiates must be stopped after tracheostomy
✅ The risks of moving to LTAC (long-term acute care) too early
✅ Why Intensive Care at Home may be a safer alternative
✅ How families can advocate for best care, avoid mistakes & save lives

If your loved one is in ICU with a brain injury, tracheostomy, or ventilator dependence, this video gives you the knowledge and advocacy tools you need.

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