Vegetative states


title: Persistent Vegetative State tags: #FFICM notebook: 🌑-FFICM type: inprogress


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