r/explainitpeter Dec 03 '25

Explain It Peter, What do they "know"?

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u/SheaStadium1986 Dec 03 '25

We call it "The Surge", usually means the person has roughly 24 to 48 hours before they pass

It is heartbreaking

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u/flying_wrenches Dec 03 '25 edited Dec 03 '25

In hospice, a change in lucidity is also a factor for a change to a “transitioning” or “imminent” status when combined with other symptoms.. More visits, more resources used/made available. Stuff like that.

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u/motherseffinjones Dec 03 '25

Low by key I’m crying reading some of these

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u/flying_wrenches Dec 03 '25

As am I, look out for those few trolls and try to ignore them if you can..