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World J Gastroenterol. Dec 14, 2012; 18(46): 6693-6700
Published online Dec 14, 2012. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v18.i46.6693
Published online Dec 14, 2012. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v18.i46.6693
Stage | Consciousness | Intellect and behaviour | Neurological findings |
0 | Normal | Normal | Normal examination1 |
1 | Trivial lack of awareness | Impaired attention span; altered sleep; euphoria | Mild asterixis |
2 | Lethargic | Disoriented; inappropriate behaviour depression | Asterixis; slurred speech |
3 | Somnolent but arousable | Gross disorientation; bizarre behaviour | Muscular rigidity/clonus hyper-reflexia |
4 | Coma | Coma | Decerebrate posturing |
- Citation: Garcovich M, Zocco MA, Roccarina D, Ponziani FR, Gasbarrini A. Prevention and treatment of hepatic encephalopathy: Focusing on gut microbiota. World J Gastroenterol 2012; 18(46): 6693-6700
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v18/i46/6693.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v18.i46.6693