Symptoms and Signs – Differential Diagnosis of Coma
• Vascular: hemorrhage, thrombosis, embolism • Uremia • Postictal • Metabolic disturbances • Ingestion or inhalation of toxins: carbon monoxide (CO), alcohol, lead • Hypoxia • Hypothyroidism • Hypothermia, hyperthermia • Hypotension, malignant hypertension • Hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia • Hepatic failure • Head injury: subdural hematoma, cerebral concussion, cerebral contusion • Electrolyte disorders • Drugs: narcotics, sedatives, hypnotics • CNS infections: meningitis, encephalitis, cerebral abscess • Cerebral neoplasms with herniation • Acid-base disorders
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