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Coma and Impaired Consciousness
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Consciousness
Stupor and Coma
Control of consciousness
Levels of impaired consciousness
Causes
Disorders
Substances
Mental health disorders and stress
Older age
Symptoms
Diagnosis
Physical examination
Neurologic examination
Laboratory tests
Other tests
Treatment
Immediate treatment
Treatment of the cause
Treatment to control breathing
Treatment of increased pressure within the skull
Long-term care
Prognosis
Essentials for Older Adults: Coma and Stupor
Brain Herniation
Symptoms
Diagnosis
Treatment
Immediate treatment
Treatment to control breathing
Treatment of increased pressure within the skull
Vegetative State
Causes
Symptoms
Diagnosis
Treatment
Long-term care
Other issues
Prognosis
Minimally Conscious State
Symptoms
Diagnosis
Treatment
Long-term care
Other treatments
Prognosis
Locked-In Syndrome
Symptoms
Diagnosis
Treatment
Long-term care
Communication training
Other issues
Prognosis
Brain Death
Diagnosis
Optional additional tests
Prognosis