A "coma" is generally regarded as a Glasgow Coma Scale of 3 to 8

From the information provided, he appeared to be a GCS6. It's essentially a state of unresponsiveness. It didn't seem he was entirely unresponsive, but he certainly lacked any meaningful responsiveness.

I agree with the family's decision, and would have chosen the same. Autopsy almost certainly would add no benefit.

In response to this post by VAGentleman05

Posted: 06/21/2017 at 12:01PM

Otto's family declines autopsy -- Stimp 06/21/2017 09:05AM

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Isn't "unresponsive wakefulness" just a euphemism for PVS? -- VAGentleman05 06/21/2017 09:52AM

His head was clean shaven, -- ConnHoo 06/22/2017 12:34AM

A "coma" is generally regarded as a Glasgow Coma Scale of 3 to 8 -- dajoka004 06/21/2017 12:01PM

A "coma" is generally regarded as a Glasgow Coma Scale of 3 to 8

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