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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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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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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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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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Learn about coma caused by trauma, hypoglycemia, brain bleed, edema, or poisoning, including alcohol poisoning. Depth of coma is measured by the Glasgow Coma Scale. ... What is the Glasgow Coma Scale?
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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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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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