Scarlett makes the tough decision of taking Beverly off life support. Hamilton received a separate contract for the life support backpack unit. It was also capable of space travel with an unlimited life support system. He later dies in hospital after failing on life support. The plot starts with the protagonist in coma and on life support. She died after being removed from life support in 1990. Cardiac dysrhythmias are treated with standard advanced cardiac life support protocols. They began discussions with the parents about ending life support and providing palliative care. One of the current challenges in maintaining Earth's planetary "life support system" is global warming. She was given 24 hours to live and put on a life support machine. CPR oxygenates the body and brain for defibrillation and advanced life support. Schirra drew responsibility for the life support systems and the pressure suits. It contains an additional set of life support systems and orientation control. Shepard never regained consciousness and remained on full life support. The life support system supplies air, water and food.