POST HEAD INJURY COMA
\pˈə͡ʊst hˈɛd ˈɪnd͡ʒəɹi kˈə͡ʊmə], \pˈəʊst hˈɛd ˈɪndʒəɹi kˈəʊmə], \p_ˈəʊ_s_t h_ˈɛ_d ˈɪ_n_dʒ_ə_ɹ_i k_ˈəʊ_m_ə]\
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Prolonged unconsciousness from which the individual cannot be aroused, associated with traumatic injuries to the BRAIN. This may be defined as unconsciousness persisting for 6 hours or longer. Coma results from injury to both cerebral hemispheres or the RETICULAR FORMATION of the BRAIN STEM. Contributing mechanisms include DIFFUSE AXONAL INJURY and BRAIN EDEMA. (From J Neurotrauma 1997 Oct;14 (10):699-713)
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