Coma and Brain Death Objectives Define Coma and

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Coma and Brain Death Objectives Define Coma and altered consciousness Understand the brain death exam Altered Level of Consciousness Coma: unconscious state Does not respond to stimuli appropriately Eyes closed, no purposeful motor

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Coma and Brain Death<br>
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Objectives Define Coma and altered consciousness
Understand the brain death exam<br>
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Altered Level of Consciousness Coma: unconscious state
Does not respond to stimuli appropriately
Eyes closed, no purposeful motor response, no language comprehension or expression
Vegetative State: Must meet all 3 criteria
No purposeful voluntary responses
No evidence of language comprehension
Sleep/wake cycles are apparent – eyes open, unable to interact with environment
Minimally conscious state: 1 or more
Can follow simple commands
Yes/no gestures even if not accurate
Verbalizes
Appropriate response to external stimuli: tracking, smiling, reaching for things<br>