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Coma: Definition, Etiologies, and a Case for Review

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In this lecture Dr. Crawford presents the definition of coma, the most common etiologies, and uses a case to highlight clinical management strategies.

Case

A 73 year-old female is transferred to the hospital from her nursing home after being found unresponsive. 

Topics

  • Definition of coma
  • Anatomy of awareness
  • Three broad categories of coma etiologies
  • Brief review of the pathophysiology of comatose states
  • Initital evaluation
  • Diagnosis
  • Management

 

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Instructors

Ana Crawford M.D., M.Sc.

Ana Crawford M.D., M.Sc.

Clinical Associate Professor, Anesthesiology, Perioperative, and Pain Medicine

Practices at Stanford Health Care Board certified in anesthesiology and critical care medicine, and with a masters in Global Health Science, Dr. Crawford founded the Division of Global Health Equity within the Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine at Stanford in 2011. She currently serves as the Director of Global Engagement Strategy and as the Global Health Equity fellowship director. With a passion for improving access to medical education and professional development as tools to improve the lives of diverse patients, Dr. Crawford serves on and chairs multiple committees at the local, national and international levels. With expertise in medical education and global perioperative care, she is a consultant and advisor to several international organizations including the WHO, Lancet Commission, EECC, and others. She is the creator and Editor-in-Chief of the Global Anesthesia and Critical Care Learning Resource Center ("the LRC"), an open-access online education platform and is the proud recipient of the 2021 Kevin Malott Humanitarian Service Award, for her work with the Pine Ridge Native American community in South Dakota during COVID-19.

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