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Overview. Coma is a state of prolonged loss of consciousness. It can have a variety of causes, including traumatic head injury, stroke, brain tumor, ...
A coma is a medical emergency. Health care providers typically first check the affected person's airway and help maintain breathing and circulation. Providers ...
iabetic coma is a life-threatening disorder that can happen when blood sugar is very high or very low. Learn about its causes, treatment and prevention.
If you experience a diabetic coma, it is very important that it's diagnosed as soon as possible. The emergency medical team will do a physical exam and may ...
Learn what can cause this state of prolonged loss of consciousness. While a coma rarely lasts longer than a few weeks, some people never wake from one.
Study summary: The overall plan for this study is to conduct qualitative interviews among 40 family members of patients who have been hospitalized in a coma.
Glasgow Coma Scale. This 15-point test helps a doctor or other emergency medical personnel assess the initial severity of a brain injury by checking a ...
“To assess a patient in an intensive care unit who has an altered level of consciousness or coma, doctors must track the patient's progress through bedside ...
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