title: Determining the need for pain medications for a patient with a disorder of consciousness.
authors: Department of Neurosurgery, UCLA, Los Angeles, CA(∗).
authors: Caroline
authors: C
authors: Schnakers
authors: Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA; Drucker Brain Injury Center, MossRehab, Elkins Park, PA(†).
authors: Michael H
authors: MH
authors: Marino
authors: Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA; Drucker Brain Injury Center, MossRehab, 60 Township Line Rd, Elkins Park, PA 19027(‡). Electronic address: watanabt@einstein.edu.
authors: Thomas K
authors: TK
authors: Watanabe
mesh_terms: D000701:Analgesics, Opioid / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001930:Brain Injuries / Q000150:complications* / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D003244:Consciousness Disorders / Q000209:etiology / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009104:Multiple Trauma / Q000150:complications* / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D020380:Needs Assessment; D010146:Pain / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology; D010147:Pain Measurement; D055815:Young Adult
chemical_list: D000701:Analgesics, Opioid