Prolonged disorders of consciousness (PDOC): emergence

Evidence-based neurology checklist on prolonged disorders of consciousness (pdoc): emergence: Indicators Functional interactive communication Functional object use Consistent choice-making Predictors of lack of emergence

Indicators

  • Functional interactive communication
  • Functional object use
  • Consistent choice-making

Predictors of lack of emergence

References

  1. Turner-Stokes L. Prolonged disorders of consciousness: new national clinical guidelines from the Royal College of Physicians, London. Clin Med 2014; 14:4-5.
  2. Wade DT. Managing prolonged disorders of consciousness. Practitioner 2014; 258:25-30.
  3. Wade D. Patients with prolonged disorders of consciousness: more than a clinical challenge. Pract Neurol 2014; 14:2-3. 

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