Neurocritical Care Review Course-Evaluation of Coma and Encephalopathy

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Video Summary

In this video, Dr. Arianne Lewis discusses the evaluation and treatment of coma and encephalopathy. She explains the terminology associated with these conditions and highlights the preferred terms to use. Dr. Lewis also discusses the various etiologies of coma and encephalopathy, including vascular pathology, infection, trauma, toxins, autoimmune processes, metabolic abnormalities, and more. She covers specific cases such as posterior reversible encephalopathic syndrome (PRESS), Wernicke's encephalopathy, post-operative encephalopathy, and hepatic encephalopathy. Dr. Lewis discusses the workup for coma and encephalopathy, which includes lab tests, imaging, and other diagnostic procedures. She also explores the different states of consciousness that can arise after coma, such as the minimally conscious state and vegetative state. The video concludes with key takeaways regarding coma and encephalopathy.

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Ariane Lewis, MD

Keywords

coma

encephalopathy

evaluation

etiologies

workup

consciousness

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