Coma and Impaired Consciousness: A Clinical Perspective

This comprehensive resource examines every aspect of coma, including related anatomy, physiology, neurochemistry and pharmacology, new diagnostic and therapeutic approaches, and decision making--and presents a clear clinical and investigative approach to the syndromes of impaired consciousness. It's unqiue blending of neuroscience with sound clinical practice and modern management strategies creates a text that's eminently useful in daily practice, providing effective management strategies that respect medical, legal and ethical principles. More than a scholarly text, this title addresses the hottest topics in the field including side effects of modern therapies, new techniques for clinical examination, new methods of management in the ICU and much more.