title: [Prognosis of post-anoxic coma].
abstract: The outcome of anoxic coma following cardiac arrest depends on the aetiological circumstances, on pre-existing visceral deficiencies and on the duration of inefficient circulation. Outside the extreme cases of prompt return to consciousness or early death, in many patients this course is marked by neurological sequelae of varying severity which may result in a persistent vegetative state. Initially, there is nothing that can predict the quality of survival, but within 72 hours the neurological examination usually makes it possible to foresee irreversible situations with permanent loss of consciousness. The decisional problems that ensue are discussed.
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Nouailhat
authors.forename: H D
authors.initials: HD
authors.lastname: Outin
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Montuclard
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Merrer
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Rabault
mesh_terms: D003128:Coma / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D006323:Heart Arrest / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D000860:Hypoxia / Q000150:complications*; D011379:Prognosis; D012151:Resuscitation; D013997:Time Factors
vernacular_title: Pronostic des comas post-anoxiques.