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Coma and Impaired Consciousness

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Neurology and Clinical Neuroscience

Part of the book series: Oklahoma Notes ((OKLAHOMA))

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Abstract

Various neurologic conditions result in impaired consciousness, which can often progress to death; thus, these are medical emergencies necessitating immediate evaluation along with treatment of reversible conditions

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Suggested Additional Reading

  • Plum F, Posner J: The Diagnosis ofStupor and Coma. ed. 3. Philadelphia, F. A. Davis Co, 1980.

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  • Ropper AH, Kennedy SK, Zervas N: Neurobiological and Neurosurgical Intensive Care. Baltimore, University Park Press, 1983.

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  • Task Force for the Determination of Brain Death in Children: Guidelines for the determination of brain death in children. Ann Neurol 1987; 22:616-617.

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  1. Department of Pathology Health Sciences Center, The University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, OK, 73190, USA

    Roger A. Brumback M.D.

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Brumback, R.A. (1993). Coma and Impaired Consciousness. In: Neurology and Clinical Neuroscience. Oklahoma Notes. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4684-0456-2_7

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