- Oxford University Press, USA
The Comatose Patient
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- Eelco F M Wijdicks
- Oxford University Press, USA
- Hardcover
- 9780195326260
- 9.95 X 7.37 X 1.19 inches
- 3.26 pounds
- Medical > Neurology
- English
Book Description
Unprecedented, this book includes 75 comprehensive case vignettes covering the entire spectrum of causes leading to coma. In each case a specific cause is presented. Every example is fully discussed and explained with an emphasis on the mechanism of coma in that particular case and followed by a section on management and expected outcome.
A companion website www.oup.com/us/thecomatosepatient (http: //www.oup.com/us/thecomatosepatient) presents 5 narrated chapters, including 40 patient examples showing the instructions of the FOUR score Coma Scale, common neurological findings in coma, breathing patterns in coma, different types of prolonged comatose states including a persistent vegetative state and a minimally conscious state. Using 3D animation, the videos includes a comprehensive description of the determination of Brain Death and how to safely do the apnea test. There is an emphasis on pitfalls and common concerns. The companion website also includes a PDF of the FOUR Score Instruction Guide for easy reference.
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