Coma and Impaired Consciousness

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• Overview of Coma and Impaired Consciousness
  • Pathophysiology
    • Pathophysiology references
  • Etiology
  • Symptoms and Signs
  • Diagnosis
    • History
    • General physical examination
    • Neurologic examination
    • Eye examination
    • Respiratory patterns
    • Testing
    • Diagnosis references
  • Treatment
    • Endotracheal intubation
    • Intracranial pressure control
    • Long-term care
    • Treatment references
  • Prognosis
    • Prognosis references
  • Geriatrics Essentials
  • Key Points

• Brain Herniation
  • Transtentorial herniation
  • Subfalcine herniation
  • Central herniation
  • Upward transtentorial herniation
  • Tonsillar herniation
  • Etiology
  • Symptoms and Signs
  • Diagnosis
  • Treatment
    • Treatment references
  • Key Points

• Vegetative State and Minimally Conscious State
  • General reference
  • Symptoms and Signs
    • Vegetative state
    • Minimally conscious state
    • Symptoms and signs references
  • Diagnosis
  • Treatment
    • Treatment references
  • Prognosis
    • Vegetative state
    • Minimally conscious state
    • Prognosis reference
  • Key Points

• Locked-In Syndrome
  • Symptoms and Signs
  • Diagnosis
  • Treatment
  • Treatment reference
  • Prognosis

• Brain Death
  • Diagnosis
    • Diagnosis reference
  • Prognosis