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    • Understanding disorders of consciousness in hypoxic-ischemic brain injury has advanced, revealing new diagnostic and therapeutic possibilities.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review current challenges and advancements in neuroprognostication following cardiac arrest.
    • To evaluate traditional and emerging methods for predicting neurological outcomes in the context of modern critical care interventions.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of traditional clinical signs, electrophysiologic findings (EEG, SSEPs), and serum biomarkers.
    • Evaluation of newer techniques including advanced EEG and neuroimaging for functional connectivity.
    • Analysis of prognostic value in the context of therapeutic hypothermia and targeted temperature management.

    Main Results:

    • Traditional markers like absent pupillary reflexes remain robust, but myoclonic status epilepticus and extensor posturing are less reliable.
    • Somatosensory evoked potentials (SSEPs) show variable results, with some patients surviving with good outcomes despite absent cortical responses.
    • EEG reactivity is a promising sign, and aggressive seizure treatment may improve outcomes; serum biomarkers like NSE are less definitive.

    Conclusions:

    • Neuroprognostication after cardiac arrest is an evolving field.
    • Reevaluation of established techniques and the integration of novel methods are crucial for improving outcome prediction and patient care.