Current Concepts in Adult Critical Care-New Initiatives in Coma Diagnosis

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Diane McLaughlin, a nurse practitioner at Baptiste Lyerly Neurosurgery and Mayo Clinic Neurocritical Care, discusses new advancements in neuroprognostication for coma patients. Emphasizing the importance of accurate predictions for end-of-life decisions, she highlights the challenges of variable and inaccurate historical prognostications. Through standardized approaches, she delves into the complexities of diagnosing and managing comatose patients with various pathologies. Exploring neuroprognostic testing, including EEG and neuroimaging, she stresses the need for patience and delayed awakening assessment to allow for potential recovery. Discussing brain death diagnosis challenges and evolving guidelines, she touches on the critical role of effective communication with families. Acknowledging the uncertainties in predicting outcomes, she suggests open dialogue, understanding patient preferences, and engaging in shared decision-making to navigate the complexity of neuroprognostication.

Keywords

Diane McLaughlin

nurse practitioner

neuroprognostication

coma patients

end-of-life decisions

neuroimaging

brain death diagnosis

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