THEATER 335 Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Data Analysis, Noxious Stimulus, Instrument Landing System Localizer
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Martin m. monti, ph. d. , audrey vanhaudenhuyse, m. sc. , martin r. coleman, ph. d. , melanie boly, m. d. , john d. pickard, f. r. c. s. , F. med. sci. , luaba tshibanda, m. d. , adrian m. owen, ph. d. , and steven laureys, m. d. , ph. d. (2010) For the vs patients that show inconsistent but reproducible signs of awareness, including the ability to follow commands, but they remain unable to communicate interactively: 2002, aspen neurobehavioral conference work group coined the term minimally conscious state (mcs) Goals in clinical assessment of mcs or vs: Determine whether patient retains the capacity for a purposeful response to stimulation, however inconsistent. This capacity suggests at least partial awareness: distinguish mcs from vs. Harness and nurture any available response, through intervention, into a form of reproducible communication, however rudimentary. Study (november 2005 january 2009) fmri routinely used in the evaluation of a group of 54 patients diagnosed with vs or mcs.
