Unexpected emergence from the vegetative state: delayed discovery rather than late recovery of consciousness
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DOI: 10.1007/s00415-019-09542-3
Abstract: The vegetative state, also known as the unresponsive wakefulness syndrome, is one of the worst possible outcomes of acquired brain injury and confronts rehabilitation specialists with various challenges. Emergence to (minimal) consciousness is classically considered… read more here.
Keywords: late recovery; recovery; consciousness; recovery consciousness ... See more keywords
The role of 18-F-fluorodeoxyglucose PET/CT in ruling out vegetative state.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.medin.2016.05.011
Abstract: Patients in the vegetative state (VS) generally remain in the same clinical situation, though some may evolve toward a minimally conscious state (MCS). It is very important to differentiate these two conditions, since the associated… read more here.
Keywords: state; ruling vegetative; fluorodeoxyglucose pet; role fluorodeoxyglucose ... See more keywords
How often is the diagnosis of the permanent vegetative state incorrect? A review of the evidence
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DOI: 10.1111/ene.13572
Abstract: Some research suggests that 40% of people in the vegetative state are misdiagnosed. This review investigates the frequency, nature and causes of reported misdiagnosis of patients in the vegetative state, focusing on the nature of… read more here.
Keywords: state; review; often diagnosis; vegetative state ... See more keywords
Can ‘Best Interests’ derail the trolley? Examining withdrawal of clinically assisted nutrition and hydration in patients in the permanent vegetative state
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DOI: 10.1136/medethics-2015-103045
Abstract: In this paper, I explore under what circumstances it might be morally acceptable to transplant organs from a patient lacking capacity. I argue, with a developed hypothetical based around a mother and son, that (1)… read more here.
Keywords: best interests; assisted nutrition; nutrition hydration; vegetative state ... See more keywords
Hydrogen inhalation promotes recovery of a patient in persistent vegetative state from intracerebral hemorrhage: A case report and literature review
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DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i4.1311
Abstract: BACKGROUND Persistent vegetative state (PVS) is a devastating and long-lasting clinical condition with high morbidity and mortality; currently, there are no available effective interventions. CASE SUMMARY We report the case of an 11-year-old boy with… read more here.
Keywords: inhalation; persistent vegetative; report; vegetative state ... See more keywords
The Effects of Enteral Nutrition on the Intestinal Environment in Patients in a Persistent Vegetative State
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DOI: 10.3390/foods11040549
Abstract: Enteral nutrition (EN) is a rational approach to providing nutritional intake via the intestines in patients who are unable to tolerate parenteral nutrition. We conducted a preliminary study to investigate the effects of EN on… read more here.
Keywords: enteral nutrition; environment patients; persistent vegetative; patients persistent ... See more keywords