New/Guidelines: Cognitive Dissociation and Death by Neurologic Criteria
ICU Ed and Todd-Cast
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Cognitive Motor Dissociation: Insights and Implications
This chapter explores cognitive motor dissociation (CMD) and its significance in assessing patients with brain injuries. The speakers discuss a recent study highlighting how unresponsive patients can still demonstrate brain activity through tasks, unveiling the complexities of neuroprognostication and ethical challenges in critical care. They also address the limitations of current diagnostic tools and the variability in patient outcomes, emphasizing the need for more reliable assessment methods.
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