Decreased LOC: An Approach To Common Causes
When patients present as unconscious or confused, the cause is often overlooked. The objectives for this course include to list structural and metabolic causes of decreased level of consciousness, identify key assessments to differentiate causes of decreased level of consciousness, and discuss treatment of the undifferentiated unconscious patient.
Objectives
• List structural and metabolic causes of decreased level of consciousness
• Identify key assessments to differentiate causes of decreased level of consciousness
• Discuss treatment of the undifferentiated unconscious patient