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. 2016 Mar;4(1):56-70.
doi: 10.1007/s40141-016-0108-7. Epub 2016 Feb 17.

A Narrative Review of Pharmacologic and Non-pharmacologic Interventions for Disorders of Consciousness Following Brain Injury in the Pediatric Population

Nathan K Evanson  1 , Andrea L Paulson  1 , Brad G Kurowski  1
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A Narrative Review of Pharmacologic and Non-pharmacologic Interventions for Disorders of Consciousness Following Brain Injury in the Pediatric Population

Nathan K Evanson et al. Curr Phys Med Rehabil Rep. 2016 Mar.

Abstract

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is the most common cause of long-term disability in the United States. A significant proportion of children who experience a TBI will have moderate or severe injuries, which includes a period of decreased responsiveness. Both pharmacological and non-pharmacological modalities are used for treating disorders of consciousness after TBI in children. However, the evidence supporting the use of potential therapies is relatively scant, even in adults, and overall, there is a paucity of study in pediatrics. The goal of this review is to describe the state of the science for use of pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions for disorders of consciousness in the pediatric population.

Keywords: Brain injury; Disorders of consciousness; Non-pharmacologic; Pediatrics; Pharmacologic; Traumatic brain injury.

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Conflict of interest statement

Conflict of Interest Brad G. Kurowski declares grants from the NIH. Nathan K. Evanson and Andrea L. Paulson declare that they have no conflict of interest.

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