If you accompany someone in a coma to the hospital, try to prepare as much information as possible. The doctor will need to know if any medications were taken, if the person has any medical conditions like diabetes or high blood pressure, if the symptoms were instant or build up slowly, or if there was any head trauma. Taking the time to note when the person last appeared normal or when symptoms began, along with any information on exposure to toxins, will greatly increase the doctor's ability to diagnose quickly and accurately.
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