ArticleClinical medicine (London, England)2018
A systematic approach to the unconscious patient.
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- A retrospective cohort study on association of age and physician decision making for or against rapid sequence intubation in unconscious patients.Scientific reports · 2022Article
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- Diagnostic Modalities in Critical Care: Point-of-Care Approach.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2021Review
- A Review of Neuronal Pathways Associated With Consciousness.The Journal of neuroscience nursing : journal of the American Association of Neuroscience Nurses · 2021Review
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Abstract
Unconscious patients are commonly seen by physicians. They are challenging to manage and in a time sensitive condition, a systematic, team approach is required. Early physiological stability and diagnosis are necessary to optimise outcome. This article focuses on unconscious patients where the initial cause appears to be non-traumatic and provides a practical guide for their immediate care.
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