Coma Flashcards
1
Q
What reflexes are tested in coma?
A
Corneal;
Cold water calorics;
Doll’s eyes
2
Q
What is a normal cold water calorics test?
A
Inject cold water into my ear, and my eyes will track towards the side of the ear, but the nystagmus will be in the opposite direction
3
Q
How do you test for dolls’ eyes?
A
Move the head of a coma patient around and their eyes stay fixed
