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Monitoring an unconscious patient in the Intensive Care Unit

Nisha Sara M. Jacob, Jacob Paul

Keywords : Intensive care unit, monitoring, neurological, unconsciousness

Citation Information : Jacob NS, Paul J. Monitoring an unconscious patient in the Intensive Care Unit. Indian J Respir Care 2017; 6 (1):762-768.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-11010-06104

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Published Online: 02-12-2022

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Abstract

Monitoring an unconscious patient is complex and involves continuous clinical, haemodynamic and neurological assessment aided by various tools. This article discusses the various methods of monitoring a patient with and without a primary neurological insult. Regardless of the tools employed, monitoring, in itself, does not change the outcome. Processing the information obtained along with sound clinical judgment can, however, have a significant impact.


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