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Persistent Vegetative State
(Vegetative State)
Summary
Description:
Vegetative state refers to the neurocognitive status of individuals with severe brain damage, in whom physiologic functions (sleep-wake cycles, autonomic control, and breathing) persist, but awareness (including all cognitive function and emotion) is abolished.
Also Known As:
Vegetative State; Permanent Vegetative State; PVS (Persistent Vegetative State); Persistent Unawareness State; Post-Comatose Unawareness State Show All >>
Networked: 394
relevant articles (12 outcomes,
41 trials/studies)
for this Disease
Key Drugs and Agents for Persistent Vegetative State
Efficacy Chart >>
Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to treatments:
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zolpidem (Ambien)
:
2 outcomes 2 studies in 14 results
:
FDA 29
Generic
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Glucose (Dextrose)
:
1 outcome 3 studies in 14 results
:
FDA 175
Generic
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Baclofen
:
1 outcome in 8 results
:
FDA 31
Generic
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Levodopa (L Dopa)
:
1 outcome in 7 results
:
FDA 31
Generic
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Sodium
:
1 outcome in 3 results
: IBA
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Catecholamines
:
1 outcome in 2 results
: IBA
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Naloxone (Narcan)
:
1 outcome in 1 result
:
FDA 60
Generic
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Dopamine (Intropin)
:
1 outcome in 1 result
:
FDA 36
Generic
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Carbamazepine (Tegretol)
:
1 outcome in 1 result
:
FDA 24
Generic
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Neurotransmitter Agents (Neurotransmitter)
:
2 studies in 4 results
: IBA
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Diseases Related to Persistent Vegetative State
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Coma (Comas)
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Brain Injuries (Brain Injury)
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Spasm (Spasms)
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Seizures (Seizure)
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Myoclonus (Nocturnal Myoclonus)
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Key Therapies for Persistent Vegetative State
Efficacy Chart >>
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Deep Brain Stimulation
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1 outcome 2 studies in 21 results
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Wheelchairs (Wheel Chair)
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1 outcome in 1 result
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Anesthesia
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3 studies in 13 results
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Enteral Nutrition (Feeding, Tube)
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2 studies in 20 results
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Euthanasia (Mercy Killing)
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2 studies in 18 results
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