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Understanding Coma and Vegetative State Progression
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This article explores the progression of patients from a coma to a vegetative state, characterized by wakefulness accompanied solely by reflex behaviors. It highlights the clinical definitions and distinctions between states of consciousness and discusses the implications for care and prognosis. The work of Laureys and Boly underscores the evolving understanding of coma and its spectrum in neurological practice.
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Figure 1 Patients in a coma might progress to a vegetative state (clinically defined as wakefulness solely accompanied by reflex behavior) Laureys S and Boly M (2008) The changing spectrum of coma Nat Clin Pract Neurol doi:10.1038/ncpneuro0887
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