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Why you may need a neurologist to see a comatose patient in the ICU

Critical Care
DOI: 10.1186/s13054-016-1372-8
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This commentary summarizes the value of a neurologist in the diagnosis and prognostication of coma. Evaluating coma is inherently complex, and neurologic consultation and management can be useful. We often find that management changes after a neurologic consultation.

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Wijdicks, E. F. M. (2016, June 20). Why you may need a neurologist to see a comatose patient in the ICU. Critical Care. BioMed Central Ltd. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13054-016-1372-8

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