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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.
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Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
Lenguaje: | English |
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BioMed Central
2016
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4913428/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27320897 http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13054-016-1372-8 |
Sumario: | 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. |
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