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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