Current clinical approach to patients with disorders of consciousness
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Resumo: | Summary In clinical practice, hospital admission of patients with altered level of consciousness, sleepy or in a non-responsive state is extremely common. This clinical condition requires an effective investigation and early treatment. Performing a focused and objective evaluation is critical, with quality history taking and physical examination capable to locate the lesion and define conducts. Imaging and laboratory exams have played an increasingly important role in supporting clinical research. In this review, the main types of changes in consciousness are discussed as well as the essential points that should be evaluated in the clinical management of these patients. |
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Current clinical approach to patients with disorders of consciousness |
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Current clinical approach to patients with disorders of consciousness |
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Current clinical approach to patients with disorders of consciousness Amorim,Robson Luis Oliveira de coma neurology emergency medicine state of consciousness |
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Current clinical approach to patients with disorders of consciousness |
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Current clinical approach to patients with disorders of consciousness |
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Current clinical approach to patients with disorders of consciousness |
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Current clinical approach to patients with disorders of consciousness |
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Current clinical approach to patients with disorders of consciousness |
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Amorim,Robson Luis Oliveira de |
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Amorim,Robson Luis Oliveira de Nagumo,Marcia Mitie Paiva,Wellingson Silva Andrade,Almir Ferreira de Teixeira,Manoel Jacobsen |
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Nagumo,Marcia Mitie Paiva,Wellingson Silva Andrade,Almir Ferreira de Teixeira,Manoel Jacobsen |
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Amorim,Robson Luis Oliveira de Nagumo,Marcia Mitie Paiva,Wellingson Silva Andrade,Almir Ferreira de Teixeira,Manoel Jacobsen |
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coma neurology emergency medicine state of consciousness |
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coma neurology emergency medicine state of consciousness |
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Summary In clinical practice, hospital admission of patients with altered level of consciousness, sleepy or in a non-responsive state is extremely common. This clinical condition requires an effective investigation and early treatment. Performing a focused and objective evaluation is critical, with quality history taking and physical examination capable to locate the lesion and define conducts. Imaging and laboratory exams have played an increasingly important role in supporting clinical research. In this review, the main types of changes in consciousness are discussed as well as the essential points that should be evaluated in the clinical management of these patients. |
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