Prolonged disorders of consciousness (PDOC): investigations

Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .

Prolonged disorders of consciousness (PDOC): investigations. Electroencephalography (EEG), Polysomnography. Fully referenced neurology checklist.

Investigations

  • Electroencephalography (EEG)
  • Polysomnography
  • 18F-FDG positron emission tomography (PET)
  • Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI)
  • Structural magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
  • Single photon emission tomography (SPECT)

References

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  4. Stender J, Gosseries O, Bruno MA, et al. Diagnostic precision of PET imaging and functional MRI in disorders of consciousness: a clinical validation study. Lancet 2014; 384:514-522.
  5. Harrison AH, Connolly JF. Finding a way in: a review and practical evaluation of fMRI and EEG for detection and assessment in disorders of consciousness. Neurosci Biobehav Rev 2013; 37:1403-1419.
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