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3 terms starting with V
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Learn more about Vegetative state (VS)
Vegetative state (VS)
After a very severe brain injury, there may be a transition from coma into a vegetative state. Basic functions such as breathing and maintaining the heartbeat and blood pressure all continue, but without evidence of consciousness in any meaningful sense and with no response to the environment and no ability to communicate.
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Learn more about Ventilator
Ventilator
A machine that does the breathing work for the unresponsive patient. It delivers moistened (humidified) air with the appropriate percentage of oxygen and at the appropriate rate and pressure.
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Learn more about Ventricles
Ventricles
Cavities (spaces) inside the brain which contain cerebro-spinal fluid.