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Vegetative state and COVID-19
My mother has been in vegetative state since last 4 years. We have been taking care of her at home but we need to take her to a hospital which is about 150-200km from our current residence, for an annual procedure of PEG tube replacement (Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrotomy Tube). I want to know what precautions can we take from our side to protect her from COVID-19, during the travel in ambulance and while inside the hospital. Also I have mentioned about her medications in patient details. We want to know if her medicines are compatible with the COVID-19 vaccine and if it's safe to get her vaccinated? And some advice on post vaccination care such as symptoms to look for, given she is in a vegetative state?
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Dr. Abhijit Verma
Neurosurgeon
17 yrs exp
Jajpur
Peg tube replacement can be delayed for few weeks, if there is no complications.
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Dr. Mudasir Mushtaq
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18 yrs exp
Bangalore
You better discuss with your treating doctor if you can postpone this peg tube replacement for few weeks till situation improves!
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