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A proposal for the clinical classification of acute coma due to organic cerebral lesions.
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1976
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Organic Cerebral LesionsNeuropsychologyDiagnosisAcute ComaBrain LesionClinical ClassificationSocial SciencesDisorders Of ConsciousnessStrokeIntracranial PressureBrain InjuryNeurologyNeuropathologyNeurologic Intensive CareNeuroimagingCerebral Blood FlowPreliminary SchemeComatose StatesNeuroscienceConcussionMedicineLinguistics
The purpose of this paper is to propose a preliminary scheme which standardizes the terminology and the manner of classifying comatose states due to organic cerebral lesions. This attempt is based on recognition of the need to use a common language in order to facilitate the transmission of information in this field.