Rashidi Ahmad, Maheswaran Masilamany

NON-TRAUMATIC ALTERED STATES OF CONSCIOUSNESS

A Hospital Based Prospective Study

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Produktbeschreibung

Non-traumatic Altered States of Consciousness (ASC) is a non-specific consequence of various etiologies. Awareness and understanding of the relative frequencies of the various etiologies of ASC can facilitate the development of effective diagnostic and therapeutic approaches to patient management and promote efficient use of our resources in managing these patients. The aim of this study was to collect and present data on the various etiologies of non-traumatic ASC in an ED population. Various risk factors were studied to determine association with 2-week outcome. Data on patient demographics, clinical features, investigations done, treatment given and outcome were collected prospectively over a six month period. Criteria for ASC are GCS scores less than 15; patients not alert or orientated to time, place or person; reduced responsiveness to physical or verbal stimulation; difficulty to arouse; patients unable to remain awake or conversant; confusion, restlessness or agitation; and any other findings suggesting ASC. A description of the findings along with a review of the literature is presented.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
• Seitenzahl: 208
• Erscheinungstermin: 21. September 2010
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 220mm x 150mm x 13mm
• Gewicht: 328g
• ISBN-13: 9783843356961
• ISBN-10: 3843356963
• Artikelnr.: 31846494

Autorenporträt

O Prof. Dr. Rashidi Ahmad e o Dr. Chew Keng Sheng são professores e Consultor Médico de Urgência na Escola de Ciências Médicas, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malásia. O Dr. Lim Chee Kean é um Especialista Clínico de Medicina de Emergência que tem um forte interesse na ressuscitação.