Disorders of consciousness. (2008)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Volume editors, G. Bryan Young and Eelco F.M. Wijdicks.
• Other Names: Young, G. Bryan (Gordon Bryan); Wijdicks, Eelco F. M, 1954-
• Contents: Front Cover; Disorders of Consciousness; Copyright Page; Foreword; List of contributors; Contents; Section 1: Theory and practice; Chapter 1: Consciousness: concepts, neurobiology, terminology of impairments, theoretical models and philosophical background; 1.1. Concepts; 1.2. The neurobiology of conscious states and contents; 1.4. Contemporary models and theories of consciousness; 1.5. The philosophy of consciousness; References; Chapter 2: Consciousness: its neurological relevance; 2.1. Classification; 2.2. Etiology; References; Section 2: Syndromes of impaired consciousness. Chapter 3: Delirium in the critically ill patient3.1. Historical perspectives on delirium terminology; 3.2. Definition and clinical features; 3.3. Epidemiology; 3.4. Risk factors; 3.5. Pathophysiology; 3.6. Diagnosis and diagnostic instruments; 3.7. Course and prognosis; 3.8. Approaches to prevention and treatment of delirium; 3.9. Conclusions; Acknowledgments; References; Chapter 4: Coma and stupor; 4.1. States of impaired consciousness; 4.2. Causes of coma; 4.3. Assessment of coma; 4.4. Mechanisms of coma; 4.5. Outcome from coma; 4.6. Brain function in coma; 4.7. Vegetative state. 4.8. Minimally responsive state4.9. The locked-in syndrome; References; Chapter 5: Herniation; 5.1. Historical aspects; 5.2. Intracranial pressure and herniation; 5.3. Anatomy of the dural openings; 5.4. Pathological changes of herniation; 5.5. Physiological mechanism of brain dysfunction with tissue distortion; 5.6. Clinical syndromes of herniation; 5.7. Secondary effects of herniation; 5.8. Persistent clinical effects of brainstem and diencephalic damage; 5.9. Neuroradiological features of herniation; 5.10. Lumbar puncture and herniation; References. Chapter 6: The vegetative and minimally conscious states6.1. Diagnostic criteria; 6.2. Incidence and prevalence; 6.3. Pathophysiological profiles; 6.4. Prognosis and outcome; 6.5. Medical management; 6.6. Conclusion and future directions; Acknowledgments; References; Section 3: Specific entities; Chapter 7: Metabolic encephalopathies; 7.1. Hepatic encephalopathy; 7.2. Uremic encephalopathy; 7.3. Posterior reversible leukoencephalopathy syndrome; 7.4. Pulmonary encephalopathy; 7.5. Pancreatic encephalopathy; 7.6. Hashimoto's encephalopathy; 7.7. Thyroid disorders; 7.8. Acute adrenal failure. 7.9. Electrolyte disturbances7.10. Idiopathic recurrent stupor: endozepine stupor; References; Chapter 8: Nutritional disorders; 8.1. Wernicke's encephalopathy; 8.2. Pellagra; 8.3. Refeeding syndrome; 8.4. Marchiafava-Bignami disease; References; Chapter 9: Coma induced by intoxication; 9.1. Pathophysiology; 9.2. General approach during the first few minutes; 9.3. Secondary assessments; 9.4. Decontamination procedures; 9.5. Further diagnostic approach; 9.6. Urgent specific antidotes; 9.7. Disposition; 9.8. Psychosocial approach; 9.9. Summary and conclusions; References.
• Publisher Details: Edinburgh New York : Elsevier
• Publication Date: 2008
• Extent: 1 online resource (xii, 391 pages), illustrations
• Subjects: 616.849; Loss of consciousness; Consciousness; Unconsciousness; Consciousness; Consciousness; HEALTH & FITNESS -- Diseases -- Nervous System (incl. Brain); MEDICAL -- Neurology; Consciousness; Loss of consciousness; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9780080569857; 0080569854
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Print version record.
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