Dr. Vancil can tell when her patient has become unconscious as they experience decreased connectivity between the cerebral cortex and subcortical areas such as the hypothalamus, thalamus, and basal ganglia.
Unconsciousness is a state where a person is unable to respond to people and activities. Doctors often call this stage coma or being in a comatose state. Other changes that take place are in the awareness of the person. When they are not completely aware of what is going on around them. These stages are called altered mental status or changed mental status.
The time period in which a person can remain unconscious depends on how severe the injury is. If we see an unconscious person we are to give first aid for the illness or injury and call the ambulance immediately. The symptoms that a person may become unconscious are a sudden inability to respond, slurring in speech, and an increased heart rate.
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