Why you may need a neurologist to see a comatose patient in the ICU.
This commentary summarizes the value of a neurologist in the diagnosis and prognostication of coma. Evaluating coma is inherently complex, and neurologic consultation and management can be useful. We often find that management changes after a neurologic consultation.
Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN, 55905, USA. wijde@mayo.edu.
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D003128:Coma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007362:Intensive Care Units / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000592:standards; D000072141:Neurologists / Q000592:standards / Q000600:supply & distribution*; D011379:Prognosis
Comatose patient; Postcardiopulmonary resuscitation; Prognostication; Spontaneous eye movements; Traumatic brain injury