Outcome of coma in children

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Hubert K Trübel1, Edward Novotny, George Lister

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Yale University Medical School, New Haven, Connecticut 06520, USA.

Current Opinion in Pediatrics
|June 14, 2003
PubMed

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Predicting outcomes for children in a coma after hypoxic-ischemic events is crucial. This review examines factors like physical findings and lab tests to help clinicians determine prognosis early.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric critical care medicine
  • Neurology
  • Clinical outcomes research

Background:

  • Coma following hypoxic-ischemic events is a critical pediatric condition.
  • High mortality and morbidity rates necessitate early prognosis strategies.
  • Limited research exists on pediatric coma outcome prediction compared to adults.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review factors predicting outcome in pediatric non-traumatic coma.
  • To guide clinicians in early prognostic assessment.
  • To explore current and emerging prognostic tools.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies on pediatric coma.
  • Analysis of factors influencing outcomes in non-traumatic coma.
  • Discussion of physical findings, laboratory tools, and newer techniques.

Main Results:

  • Key physical findings and accessible laboratory results correlate with pediatric coma outcomes.
  • Established prognostic factors from adult studies may apply to children.
  • Emerging technologies show potential for improved prognostic accuracy.

Conclusions:

  • Accurate prognosis in pediatric coma is essential for guiding treatment and family counseling.
  • A combination of clinical assessment and diagnostic tools aids in predicting outcomes.
  • Further research into novel techniques is warranted for enhanced prognostic capabilities.

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