Mike in CA

I wonder what that means? Is he technically out of a coma but still in a vegetative state, or has he actually begun to show signs of consciousness and recovery? I hope for the best. #keepfightingmichael......

996FLT6

I guess the simple way if one is technically out of a coma or show signs of consciousness is shining a light at the pupils and see if it dilates. I think schumi past that test. Here's hoping for more than just that. Mike

SamFromTX

I had the same thought. Long road for him and his family, heart breaking.

If the pupils don't dilate, good chance one is brain dead. This is not usually a reversible finding. Out of a coma means opens eyes on his own or makes some kind of semi-puposeful movement but as Mike said, there is a huge range of what that means.

Jon70

It's not dilation of the pupils, but rather constriction that should occur with light.

SamFromTX

yeah...

996FLT6

Yep. Was going to correct it but u beat me to to it. Anyway like that pro snowboarder documentary I hope and pray for the best. Sometimes miracles do happen. Mike