Disorder of consciousness Flashcards

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Clouded consciousness

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  • delirium ( infection ) , altered level of consciouseness
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clouded consciousness

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  • delirium ( infection ) , altered level of consciousness
    , patient unresponsive due to inability to register information
  • awake , walking , talking
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stupor

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  • state of mutism & akinesia ( consciousness preserve )
  • unresponsive
    type- medical ( organic stupor ; hyperthyroidism )
    - psychotic ; - catatonic stupor ( funny posture )
    - depressive stupor , manic stupor , psychogenic stupor ( rape victim )
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Unconsciousness

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  • not responsive to surrounding , stimuli
  • responsive to deep pain ( pressure over bony prominence & tendon archilis )
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5
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coma

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unresponsive to deep pain

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