We present WSRT and VLA radio observations of the neutral hydrogen in the radio galaxy Coma A. We detect extended H I absorption against both radio lobes of Coma A, at distances of about 30 kpc from the centre. Coma A is the first radio galaxy in which H I is seen in absorption at such large distances from the nucleus. The match between the velocities of the neutral hydrogen and those of the ex...

The Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) was introduced in 1974 aiming at standardizing assessment of level of consciousness in head injured patients. It has been used mainly in evaluating prognosis, comparing different groups of patients and monitoring the neurological status. However its use expanded beyond the original intention of the scale and certain limitations were identified. The skewness toward t...

Background Work in the 1940s and 1950s revealed that the brainstem was key to consciousness. The experimental definition of the reticular activating system by Moruzzi and Magoun28 in 1949 was followed by various confirmatory clinical studies.15,38 Studies conducted during World War II and later demonstrated that rotational head injury was more effective than translational acceleration/decelerat...

The precision and work efficiency of the distributed repeat projection lithography machine (DSW) directly affect special requirements large-scale integrated circuit production process. In order to improve exposure imaging accuracy projection, paper proposes object image difference in-situ detection (AMF) technology based on particle swarm optimization. article analyzes basic principles this usi...

Neurological problems in the pediatric intensive care unit all too frequently seem to be among the most mysterious of disorders. This review provides a framework to diagnose and treat four frequently observed neurological syndromes: coma, status epilepticus, central nervous system infections, and post-infectious polyneuropathy (Guillain-Barré syndrome). An emphasis is placed on the diagnosis of...

Methods This is a prospective observational study with institutional review board approval. Patients TBI and a Glasgow Coma Scale score ≤8 were identified on admission. Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS), Injury Severity Score (ISS), radiographic scales based on admission computed tomography (Marshall), IntraCranial Pressure (ICP), pBtO2 and pBtO2/paO2 during first 24 hours were recorded. Patient outcome...

The Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) has been widely adopted. Failure to assess the verbal score in intubated patients and the inability to test brainstem reflexes are shortcomings. We devised a new coma score, the FOUR (Full Outline of UnResponsiveness) score. It consists of four components (eye, motor, brainstem, and respiration), and each component has a maximal score of 4. We prospectively studied ...

www.thelancet.com/neurology Vol 13 August 2014 755 in astrocytes. Furthermore, KIR4.1 loss will also occur when oligodendrocytes are lost in the demyelinating process or astrocyte processes are damaged by mechanisms independent of antibody-mediated and complement-mediated immune reactions. Finally, technical issues of immunocytochemistry (eg, use of frozen vs paraffi n sections) and exact stagi...

The primary tool used by nurses to assess a patient's neurological status is the neurological observation chart incorporating the Glasgow Coma Scale. This article explains the correct use of the chart and how to interpret the findings.