Neurosurgery practice

Brain Circuitry of Consciousness: A Review of Current Models and a Novel Synergistic Model With Clinical Application.

Neurosurgery practice April 7, 2023 Theresa C Gammel, Leor N Alkadaa, Jordan R Saadon et al.

How consciousness arises in the brain has important implications for clinical decision-making. We summarize recent findings in consciousness studies to provide a toolkit for clinicians to assess deficits in consciousness and predict outcomes after brain injury. Commonly encountered disorders of consciousness are highlighted, followed by the clinical scales currently used to diagnose them. We...