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   Com·a·tose

   /ˈkōməˌtōs/

   

   adjective

   • 1. of or in a state of deep unconsciousness for a prolonged or indefinite period, especially as a result of severe injury or illness: "she had been comatose for seven months" Similar unconsciousin a comainsensiblesenselessblacked outpassed outinsentientinsensaterare:soporosesoporous
   • ▪ (of a person or thing) extremely exhausted, lethargic, or sleepy: "the economy remains almost comatose" Similar inerttorpidinactivelethargicsluggishlifelesslistlesslanguidlazyidleindolentshiftlessslothfulheavystagnantsleepydrowsysomnolentlanguorousapatheticpassivehibernatingsleepingdormantsupine

   Word Origin late 17th century: from Greek kōma, kōmat- ‘deep sleep’ + -ose1.

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2. myacare.com › blog › medically-induced-coma-what-itMEDICALLY INDUCED COMA: WHAT IT IS, HOW IT WORKS, WHO ...

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   5 days ago · A medically induced coma renders a person reversibly unconscious on anesthetic sedatives in an attempt to minimize damage, trauma, and pain. It is mostly used as a last resort in ICU and emergency wards to treat patients with traumatic brain injury, prolonged seizures, or after cardiac arrest.

3. www.jcvaonline.com › article › S1053-0770(24)00449-XPrevalence and Neurological Outcomes of Comatose Patients ...

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   2 days ago · Here, we aimed to better define the neurological outcomes of ECMO-associated coma. Our study investigated the prevalence, risk factors, and in-hospital outcomes of comatose ECMO patients. We hypothesize that persistent coma when off sedation is an independent predictor of poor hospital discharge outcomes.

4. www.sciencetimes.com › articles › 51098Waking Up From Coma: How Does a Person ... - Science Times

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   4 days ago · A coma is defined as an extended period of unconscious awakening caused by some injury, inflammation, or infection in the brain. The brain networks do not communicate the way...

5. www.britannica.com › science › deathDeath - Brainstem, Cells, Death | Britannica

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   3 days ago · Their patients all had primary, irremediable, structural brain lesions; were deeply comatose; and were incapable of spontaneous breathing. They had not only lost their ability to react to the external world, but they also could no longer control their own internal environment.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › unconsciousnessUnconsciousness - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   2 days ago · Unconsciousness is a state of being unaware of what's going on around you, either because you're not awake or because you're simply oblivious. If you fall asleep during a movie, and your unconsciousness means you'll miss the ending.

7. tbims.org › combi › lcfsLevel of Cognitive Functioning Scale - tbims.org

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   4 days ago · The Rancho Level of Cognitive Functioning Scale (LCFS) is one of the earlier developed scales used to assess cognitive functioning in post-coma patients (Hagen et al, 1972). It was developed for use in the planning of treatment, tracking of recovery, and classifying of outcome levels.

8. www.enotes.com › topics › crucibleBetty Parris's comatose state in The Crucible - eNotes.com

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   5 days ago · In The Crucible, Betty Parris's comatose state is a result of her fear and shock after being caught dancing in the woods, which was considered sinful and forbidden in their...