Journal article
'Locked-in Coma' in postinfective Polyneuropathy
Archives of Neurology, Vol.36(1), pp.46-47
1979
Abstract
• A patient with postinfective cranial and peripheral polyneuropathy exhibited the electroencephalographic and behavioral features of "alphacoma." The relation of this form of extensive peripheral disconnection to those cases with central disconnection due to pontomesencephalic lesions is discussed. We conclude that in both situations further evaluation of brain stem and cortical function is necessary to determine whether or not consciousness is preserved, rather than relying solely on the presence of ocular movements and reactivity of the electroencephalogram.
Details
- Title
- 'Locked-in Coma' in postinfective Polyneuropathy
- Authors/Creators
- W. M. Carroll (Author/Creator)F.L. Mastaglia (Author/Creator)
- Publication Details
- Archives of Neurology, Vol.36(1), pp.46-47
- Publisher
- American Medical Association
- Identifiers
- 991005544453507891
- Copyright
- © 1979 American Medical Association
- Murdoch Affiliation
- Murdoch University
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article
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