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  • Coma presents a diagnostic challenge with diverse potential etiologies.
  • Prompt identification and management of the underlying cause are vital for patient prognosis.

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  • To outline a structured approach for evaluating comatose patients.
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  • Current understanding of coma mechanisms limits accurate clinical trajectory prediction.

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  • A structured diagnostic and management approach is essential for comatose patients.
  • Further research is needed to elucidate coma mechanisms and develop novel treatments.