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Section I. Cardinal Presentations > 

Chapter 6. Altered Mental Status and Coma

Susan Fuchs
Topics Discussed: coma; mental state abnormal; mental status changes; neurology.
Sections: Altered Mental Status and Coma: Introduction, Pathophysiology, History, Physical Examination, Diagnostic Testing, Therapy, Disposition, Special Considerations, References.
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  • For coma to occur, there must be an insult to both cerebral hemispheres or to the reticular activating system.
  • Decorticate posturing signifies dysfunction of the cerebral hemispheres with an intact brain stem.
  • Decerebrate posturing signifies a lesion of the midbrain.
  • Intussuception can have a "neurologic" presentation ranging from lethargy to obtundation.
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