[eli5] In movies and TV shows, I often see people tell mortally wounded companions not to go to fall sleep. I assume it’s because it will result in certain demise. Is there any medical basis for this?

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[eli5] In movies and TV shows, I often see people tell mortally wounded companions not to go to fall sleep. I assume it’s because it will result in certain demise. Is there any medical basis for this?

In: Biology

Answer 1

It is just a diagnosis issue. If you are conscious you can explain your symptoms OR if you do lose consciousness when you were attempting not to that also means something from a diagnostic perspective.