A Sad Ending
The changes in Amy’s condition were welcome, but her vegetative state remained over time. The Zolpidem pills allowed her to breathe on her own, among other things; however, her body could not go on. After two years on the Zolpidem course, Amy passed away at 25 years old. Now, Thelma looks to pick up the pieces after the tragedy. She described her daughter as being her best friend and her everything. Amy was described as a bubbly girl with much to live for.
14 Year Old Amy
Origin of the Word “Coma”
The word Coma originated in the land of Greece. It is derived from the Greek word “koma.” Koma roughly translates to “deep sleep.” This was used to refer to a state of sleep that was more intense than normal. Since it was viewed as sleep, chances are there were people in need of medical attention in ancient Greece that never got it. The population probably assumed that comatose people were in a very heavy sleep, as opposed to having a medical condition.
Woman In A Medically Induced Coma
