A medical emergency where a person is in a prolonged unconscious state is called a coma. Stroke, brain tumor, traumatic head injury, drug overdose, alcohol intoxication, brain infection, lack of oxygen to the brain, and various other causes can result in a coma. Some of the signs and symptoms of a coma are unresponsive pupils, irregular breathing, and closed eyes.
Coma: Types, Causes, Risk, and Treatments
A coma is a state of unconsciousness for a prolonged time due to trauma or chemical imbalances. Continue reading to learn how it is diagnosed and treated.
Cholinesterase Inhibitor Poisoning - Etiology, Clinical Manifestations, Evaluation, and Management
When someone is exposed to or consumes drugs that block the function of cholinesterase enzymes, it is known as cholinesterase inhibitor poisoning.
