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Neurocritical Care
Published in: Neurocritical Care 3/2023

08-04-2023 | Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation | Viewpoint

Measuring Consciousness in the Intensive Care Unit

Authors: Brian L. Edlow, Matteo Fecchio, Yelena G. Bodien, Angela Comanducci, Mario Rosanova, Silvia Casarotto, Michael J. Young, Jian Li, Darin D. Dougherty, Christof Koch, Giulio Tononi, Marcello Massimini, Melanie Boly

Published in: Neurocritical Care | Issue 3/2023

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Abstract

Early reemergence of consciousness predicts long-term functional recovery for patients with severe brain injury. However, tools to reliably detect consciousness in the intensive care unit are lacking. Transcranial magnetic stimulation electroencephalography has the potential to detect consciousness in the intensive care unit, predict recovery, and prevent premature withdrawal of life-sustaining therapy.
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Metadata
Title
Measuring Consciousness in the Intensive Care Unit
Authors
Brian L. Edlow
Matteo Fecchio
Yelena G. Bodien
Angela Comanducci
Mario Rosanova
Silvia Casarotto
Michael J. Young
Jian Li
Darin D. Dougherty
Christof Koch
Giulio Tononi
Marcello Massimini
Melanie Boly
Publication date
08-04-2023
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Neurocritical Care / Issue 3/2023
Print ISSN: 1541-6933
Electronic ISSN: 1556-0961
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12028-023-01706-4

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