| Initial approach to the patient with impaired consciousness. | |
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PMID: 18630310 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Patients presenting with impaired consciousness are often challenging to diagnose and treat. Etiologies are multiple and varied. Obtaining an accurate history and physical exam is often difficult with the altered patient. It is essential for the physician initially evaluating the patient to have a prioritized, systematic approach. The primary goals are to stabilize the patient, rapidly recognize and treat reversible causes, and disposition the patient appropriately to avoid potential morbidity and mortality. |
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Authors:
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Amy M Stubbs |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Missouri medicine Volume: 105 ISSN: 0026-6620 ISO Abbreviation: Mo Med Publication Date: 2008 May-Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-07-16 Completed Date: 2008-09-10 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0400744 Medline TA: Mo Med Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 270-5 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Emergency Medicine, Truman Medical Center, Kansas City, USA. amy.stubbs@tmcmed.org |
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Airway Resistance Consciousness Disorders / diagnosis*, therapy Diagnosis, Differential Glasgow Coma Scale Humans Hypotension Prognosis Risk Factors Time Factors |
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