Find Out About Distinctive Coma Phases
Within coma itself, there are several categories that describe the severity of impairment. Contrary to popular belief, a patient in a comatose state does not always lay still and quiet, and may talk, walk, and perform other functions that may sometimes appear to be conscious acts, yet are not.
Two scales of measurement frequently used in TBI diagnosis to determine the phase of coma are the Glasgow Coma Scale and the Ranchos Los Amigos Scale. The GCS is a simple 15-point scale used by medical professionals to assess severity of neurologic trauma, and establish a prognosis. The RLAS is a more complex scale that describes up to eight separate levels of coma, and is often used in the first few weeks or months of coma while the patient is under closer observation, and when shifts between levels are more frequent.
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Outcome
Different outcomes for different comas - Find out more about recoveryWhat happens next? A coma patient's outcome depends on their case
Phases
Learn the distinctive phases a coma patient may undergoKnow the levels of severity associated with different coma phases
Coma
Coma victims require legal assistance: Weitz & Luxenberg can helpWhat constitutes a coma and how Weitz & Luxenberg can help
