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altered state of consciousness

Etiology: 1) disorder of arousal a) lethargy b) obtundation c) stupor d) coma 2) disorder of content (altered mental status) a) dementia b) delusions (psychosis) c) delirium Pathology: -> disruption of normal activity of the cerebral cortex

Related

loss of consciousness (LOC)

Specific

altered mental status (AMS) disorder of arousal; lack of awareness; impaired consciousness

General

consciousness mental disorder

References

  1. Medical Knowledge Self Assessment Program (MKSAP) 11, 16. American College of Physicians, Philadelphia 1998, 2012
  2. Fins JJ, Wright MS, Bagenstos SR. Disorders of Consciousness and Disability Law. Mayo Clinic Proceedings. August 2020. 95(8):1732-1739 PMID: 32753147