Disorders of Consciousness After Traumatic Brain Injury - Practice Guidelines and Practical Considerations-Session Presentation

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The video is a presentation on the topic of severe traumatic brain injury or non-traumatic acquired brain injuries that lead to syndromes or disorders of consciousness. The presenters discuss the importance of a comprehensive neurological examination for these patients and the challenges faced by practitioners in managing them. They also highlight the need for an interdisciplinary team approach and the importance of involving the family in the patient's care and decision-making process. The presenters also discuss the evidence-based guidelines for the assessment and management of these patients, including the use of standardized neurobehavioral assessments such as the JFK Coma Recovery Scale Revised (CRSR) . They also address the use of pharmacological interventions and the transition of patients to the appropriate level of care. The presenters emphasize the potential for positive outcomes and long-term recovery in patients with disorders of consciousness. They provide examples of patients who have made significant progress with rehabilitation and stress the importance of individualized care and ongoing assessment. Overall, the video provides a comprehensive overview of the assessment and management of patients with severe traumatic brain injury or non-traumatic acquired brain injuries leading to disorders of consciousness.

Keywords

severe traumatic brain injury

non-traumatic acquired brain injuries

disorders of consciousness

neurological examination

interdisciplinary team approach

family involvement in care

evidence-based guidelines

JFK Coma Recovery Scale Revised

pharmacological interventions

rehabilitation progress