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Review
. 2011 Nov;29(4):883-902.
doi: 10.1016/j.ncl.2011.07.012. Epub 2011 Aug 15.

Trauma and impaired consciousness

Sandrine de Ribaupierre  1
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Review

Trauma and impaired consciousness

Sandrine de Ribaupierre. Neurol Clin. 2011 Nov.

Abstract

This article discusses brain trauma and impaired consciousness. It reviews the various states of impaired consciousness related to trauma, with an historical and current literature viewpoint. The causes and pathophysiology of impaired consciousness in concussion, diffuse axonal injury, and focal brain lesions are discussed and management options evaluated.

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