Coma and impaired consciousness a clinical perspective

• Other Authors: Ropper, Allan H. 1932- (Editor), Bolton, Charles Francis 1932- (Editor), Young, G. Bryan (Editor)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: New York McGraw-Hill, Health Professions Division 1998
• Subjects: Coma; Consciousness Disorders
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• Physical Description: xiii, 665 pages illustrations 24 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index
• ISBN: 9780070723719; 0070723710

This all-encompassing text examines every aspect of coma from neurochemistry, monitoring, and treatments to prognostic factors. The recent findings in coma research are included here as well as the vast clinical insights of the author team that features four leading figures in the field. Throughout, the emphasis is on treatment of coma and the special needs of comatose patients. Unique chapter on poisoning and pharmacology examines causes and therapeutic agents, respectively