Objective To update the 1995 American Academy of Neurology (AAN) practice parameter on
persistent vegetative state and the 2002 case definition on minimally conscious state (MCS) …

The management of patients with severe brain injuries and prolonged disorders of
consciousness raises important issues particularly with respect to their therapeutic options …

The analysis of spontaneous EEG activity and evoked potentials is a cornerstone of the
instrumental evaluation of patients with disorders of consciousness (DoC). The past few …

In nearly all clinical and research contexts, the initial severity of a traumatic brain injury (TBI)
is measured using the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) total score. The GCS total score …

Assessing residual consciousness and cognitive abilities in unresponsive patients is a major
clinical concern and a challenge for cognitive neuroscience. Although neuroimaging studies …

Coma and disordered consciousness are common manifestations of acute neurological
conditions and are among the most pervasive and challenging aspects of treatment in …

Background With the emergence of Brain Computer Interfaces (BCI), clinicians have been
facing a new group of patients with severe acquired brain injury who are unable to show any …

Bienstein und Fröhlich beschreiben, wie Pflegende Menschen mit sensorischen Angeboten
ansprechen, aktivieren, beleben, berühren und beruhigen können. Die Basale Stimulation …

Neurophysiological markers can overcome the limitations of behavioural assessments of
Disorders of Consciousness (DoC). EEG alpha power emerged as a promising marker for …

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a common condition with many potential acute and chronic
neurological consequences. Standard initial radiographic evaluation includes noncontrast …