The Comatose Patient

Author : Eelco F.M. Wijdicks

Hardback

Published : Thursday 20 March 2008

ISBN : 9780195326260

Price : €178.43

Description

Written by a practicing critical care neurologist, this books includes a historical overview of the concepts of consciousness and unconsciousness, principles of neurologic examination of the comatose patient including instruction of a new coma scale - the FOUR Score, interpretation of neuroimaging and its role in daily practice and decision making, management in the emergency room and ICU and long-term supportive care and approach to communication with family members and end-of-life decisions. It also discusses landmark legal cases and ethical problems and a chapter is devoted to the public perception of coma.

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