| Edition |
Second edition. |
| Description |
1 online resource (809 pages) |
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text txt rdacontent |
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computer c rdamedia |
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online resource cr rdacarrier |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
A history of coma : evolution of ideas -- The neuroscience of the awake state -- Neurological examination of the comatose patient and localization principles -- Prolonged impaired consciousness -- Brain death -- Neuroimaging, neurophysiology and neuropathology -- Clinical diagnosis and decisions -- Medical care of the comatose patient -- Recovery and rehabilitation -- Law and bioethics -- Media and popular culture -- The clinical vignettes. |
| Note |
Print version record. |
| Summary |
This is an overview of the concepts of consciousness and unconsciousness, covering all aspects of coma. It includes principles of neurologic examination of comatose patients as well as instruction of the FOUR Score coma scale, and also discusses landmark legal cases and ethical problems. It includes coverage of the interpretation of neuroimaging and its role in daily practice and decision making, as well as management in the emergency room and ICU, and details long-term supportive care and an appropriate approach to communication with family members about end-of-life decision making. |
| Language |
English. |
| Subject |
Coma.
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Neurologic examination.
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Coma |
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Neurologic Examination |
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Coma.
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Examen neurologique.
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Diseases -- General.
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MEDICAL -- Clinical Medicine.
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MEDICAL -- Diseases.
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MEDICAL -- Evidence-Based Medicine.
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MEDICAL -- Internal Medicine.
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Neurologic examination
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Coma
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| Genre/Form |
Internet Resources.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Wijdicks, Eelco F.M., 1954- Comatose patient. Second edition 9780199331215 (DLC) 2013047124 (OCoLC)864382831 |
| ISBN |
9780199331222 (electronic bk.) |
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0199331227 (electronic bk.) |
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9781306837217 |
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1306837219 |
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9780199331215 |
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0199331219 |
| Standard No. |
AU@ 000056919960 |
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AU@ 000062595397 |
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AU@ 000062672861 |
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