Prolonged disorders of consciousness (PDOC): emergence
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Prolonged disorders of consciousness (PDOC): emergence. Functional interactive communication, Functional object use. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Indicators
- Functional interactive communication
- Functional object use
- Consistent choice-making
Predictors of lack of emergence
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References
- Turner-Stokes L. Prolonged disorders of consciousness: new national clinical guidelines from the Royal College of Physicians, London. Clin Med 2014; 14:4-5.
- Wade DT. Managing prolonged disorders of consciousness. Practitioner 2014; 258:25-30.
- Wade D. Patients with prolonged disorders of consciousness: more than a clinical challenge. Pract Neurol 2014; 14:2-3.
