RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 A systematic approach to the unconscious patient
JF Clinical Medicine
JO Clin Med
FD Royal College of Physicians
SP 88
OP 92
DO 10.7861/clinmedicine.18-1-88
VO 18
IS 1
A1 Tim Cooksley
A1 Sarah Rose
A1 Mark Holland
YR 2018
UL http://www.rcpjournals.org/content/18/1/88.abstract
AB Unconscious patients are commonly seen by physicians. They are challenging to manage and in a time sensitive condition, a systematic, team approach is required. Early physiological stability and diagnosis are necessary to optimise outcome. This article focuses on unconscious patients where the initial cause appears to be non-traumatic and provides a practical guide for their immediate care.