Warning: The NCBI web site requires JavaScript to function. more...
Generate a file for use with external citation management software.
Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Stanford University, California, USA.
A 35-yr-old man sustained an anoxic brain injury resulting from cardiac arrest, with subsequent extreme lethargy and lack of response to stimuli. The patient's lethargy was unresponsive to trials of several medications in attempts to increase arousal. Administration of twice-daily zolpidem 8 mos after injury resulted in a dramatic increase in the level of alertness, including improved speech and gait. When the patient was not able to receive zolpidem for a brief period, the patient's lethargy returned, and he became bedbound until the medication was resumed.
Your browsing activity is empty.
Activity recording is turned off.
Turn recording back on