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The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Evaluation of a Comatose ... How to Examine a Comatose ... flexion withdrawal, abnormal ... decortication), abnormal ... Scale (GCS):
Causes of Altered Level of Consciousness GCS < 7 - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Brain Involvement - Hemispheric
Consciousness GCS ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hypothermia • Myxedema Coma ... Other #Altered #comatose ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Abnormalities in Rate and Rhythm of Breathing 
Normal 
The respiratory rate is about 14—20 per min
of Breathing Normal ... —20 per min in normal ... In the comatose ... secondary to diabetic coma ... Abnormalities #Abnormal
Anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (AION) - Recognition of giant cell arteritis (GCA)

1) Is visual loss caused
Dramatic efficacy of GCs ... Abnormal TAB ... Ophthalmology #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Algorithm for Management of Head Injuries in Children
Primary survey:
 • Airway and cervical spine
 • Breathing
Algorithm for Management ... Amnesia >5 min • Abnormal ... epilepsy • Glasgow Coma ... #Algorithm #Management