Coma Arousal
Why is coma Arousal therapy needed?
- Some patients wake spontaneously, some don’t
- These patients are (and need to be) designated as “rehab” but will not be a priority in a busy rehab unit where other patients are making daily gains
- People in comas have specific and different needs compared to other patients
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