Coma - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In medicine, a coma (from the Greek koma , meaning deep sleep) is a profound state of unconsciousness. A comatose person cannot be awakened, fails to respond normally to pain or light, does not ha...
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A coma can be difficult to understand, especially because it may look like the person is just sleeping. Find out what a coma is and how people recover from them. ... What do you think about when you hear the word coma (say: ko-muh)? Does it make you think of someone in a deep sleep, or the way you feel after eating too...
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kidshealth.org/kid/talk/qa/coma.html
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Alternate Name(s): Stuporous; Mental status - decreased; Loss of alertness; Decreased consciousness; Alertness - decreased; Changes in consciousness; Obtundation; Coma ...... Decreased consciousness refers to diminished alertness or awareness.
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www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003202.htm#Def...
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003202.htm#Definition
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The Glasgow Coma Scale is a standardized test that classifies a patient's motor, verbal and eye response on a graded scale. It was widely used until about 2000 to classify a patient's level of consciousness, but Schnakers says it may contribute to misdiagnosis.
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www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/11/24/coma.man.belgium/index.ht...
www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/11/24/coma.man.belgium/index.html
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Coma is an extended period of unconsciousness from which a person cannot be aroused even with the most painful stimuli. Coma is not a disease. It is a symptom of a disease or a response to an event, such as a severe head injury, seizure or metabolic problem.
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www.mamashealth.com/coma.asp
www.mamashealth.com/coma.asp
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A coma is caused in many different ways, and when someone comes out of one they range from gaining all their mental capability back, to having none at all. ... A coma is a deep state of unconsciousness, during which an individual is not able to react to his or her environment. Someone in a coma cannot consciously respond...
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www.neurologychannel.com/coma/index.shtml
www.neurologychannel.com/coma/index.shtml
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Coma — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes of unconsciousness often resulting from brain trauma. ... A coma is a medical emergency. Swift action is needed to preserve life and brain function. Doctors typically order a battery of blood tests and brain scans to try to determine what's causing the coma so that...
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www.mayoclinic.com/health/coma/DS00724
www.mayoclinic.com/health/coma/DS00724
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