Vegetative states
title: Persistent Vegetative State tags: #FFICM notebook: 🌑-FFICM type: inprogress
- disorders-of-consciousness
- MCQs and SBAs in Intensive Care Medicine (Oxford Higher Special Training)
| Flashcard | type:basic |
|---|---|
| What is the definition of a vegetative state? | Wakefulness without awareness |
| What is wakefulness without awareness? | A vegetative state |
| How long does a vegetative state need to continue to be prolonged? | 4 weeks |
| What is a vegetative state after 4 weeks? | Prolonged |
| How long does a vegetative state need to continue to be permanent after traumatic brain injury? | One Year |
| How long does a vegetative state need to continue to be permanent after non-traumatic brain injury? | Six Months |