 As a segulah they added "Avraham" to his name, but to no avail.They already called the Chevra Kadisha and lit candles as was the custom of the time and they said the last rites.Then the doctors approached his father the "Chasam Sofer" and said "We know that you are a Godly and holy man; if with your prayers you cannot help your son; on our part, all hope is lost".