Submitted by mam2155 on January 7, 2014 - 10:53am
| Title | The role of arousal and "gating" systems in the neurology of impaired consciousness. |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2000 |
| Authors | Schiff, N D., and Plum F |
| Journal | J Clin Neurophysiol |
| Volume | 17 |
| Issue | 5 |
| Pagination | 438-52 |
| Date Published | 2000 Sep |
| ISSN | 0736-0258 |
| Keywords | Arousal, Brain, Coma, Consciousness Disorders, Delirium, Dementia, Humans, Mutism, Nerve Net, Neuropsychological Tests, Persistent Vegetative State, Prosencephalon, Seizures, Sensation Disorders |
| Abstract | A brief taxonomy of neurologic disorders resulting in global impairments of consciousness is presented. Particular emphasis is placed on focal injuries of subcortical structures that may produce disorders that are otherwise associated to large bilateral cortical injuries. A distinction between subcortical arousal and "gating" systems is developed. Both clinical and experimental studies are reviewed in the context of these disorders and their possible underlying mechanisms. |
| Alternate Journal | J Clin Neurophysiol |
| PubMed ID | 11085547 |