Assessment of a Patient in Coma (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781009485807)

The authors start with definitions and classification of a depressed conscious state and proceed to detail practical tips in the initial assessment of patients with coma, focussing on the history and examination. They impress the number of non-neurological causes of coma, which may need to be considered. The assessment of pupillary responses, eye movement abnormalities and abnormal breathing patterns are described. They also explore the utility of basic initial investigations, including blood gases and briefly discuss specialist neuro-imaging and electroencephalography.

Author: Alexander Shah,Holly Roy
ISBN-10: 1009485806
ISBN-13: 9781009485807
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 09/18/2025
Pages: 28
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.11lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.06d