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Sensory / Coma Stimulation


Coma Recovery Program
by Sandra DeYoung, RN EdD; Robin B. Grass, RN BSN.

Explaining coma arousal therapy
by Jacqueline Baker, RN, DipTeach(Nsg), BEd(Nsg).

Persistent Vegetative State - PVS


International Working Party Report On The Vegetative State  An excellent reference on PVS (and Coma).
by Dr Keith Andrews MD FRCP
Medical Director, Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability, Putney, London  Printed 1996

Documents by
Mihai D. Dimancescu, M.D.

What is coma?   Brain Death   Deprivation in Coma   Hypoxic Coma

Aspiration Pneumonia   The Swallowing Mechanism

What you want to know about Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) - Glossary of Terms

Coma: A Treatable Symptom of Brain Injury

Stress factors and their effects during coma

Seizures   What Do Seizures Mean? (Part I) & Management of Seizures (Part II)

The Spine and the Long Bones in Prolonged Coma

Open-Eyed Coma

Documents by
Mark Gudesblatt, M.D. and Melinda M. Morrissey, M.D.
South Shore Neurologic Associates, P.C.

Use of BOTULINUM TOXIN in management of the brain injured patient

Use of INTRATHECAL BACLOFEN THERAPY in management of the brain injured patient

Documents by
Allen H. Cohen, O.D., F.A.A.O., C.O.V.D.

Visual Problems Associated With Acquired Neurological Events

Documents by
Robert H. Phillips, Ph.D., Psychologist , Director - Center for Coping

COMA: Impact on the family   How To Cope With Depression

Brain Death - Psychological Implications   Coping With Stress

Documents by
Coma and Brain Injury Survivors

Presentation on Brain Injury: Smiling Eyes  A "Must Read" story!
Insights from an English gentleman who's actively rebuilding his life.
by Peter Buckingham - PeterTBI at aol.com, Survivor    Available for email

Dealing With TBI  An educated man's - a brain injury survivor's - recollections.
This man bares his heart and soul.
by Michael Wlach, Math Teacher & Survivor

Is The Glass Half-full or Half-Empty?  June 3th, 2001
by Michael Wlach, Math Teacher & Survivor

Walk A Day in My Shoes  June 4th, 2001
by Michael Wlach, Math Teacher & Survivor

What If?  June 5th, 2001
by Michael Wlach, Math Teacher & Survivor

Daily Journals of Michael Wlach  August 14th, 2001
by Michael Wlach, Math Teacher & Survivor

My Father  Christoper Wlach, the son of Michael Wlach, loves his dad. This piece was taken from his college application; it's just too sweet.
by Christopher Wlach

Sandy's Story
by Sandy Deutsch, MSW, Trauma Counselor, Survivor

An interview with Glenn - A coma survivor

Additional Topics


What Is Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy? (HBOT)
by Dr. Richard A. Neubauer
Medical Director - Ocean Hyperbaric Center

The Importance of a Compounding Pharmacy
From The Mortar & Pestle Pharmacy and Surgical Supply

Therapeutic Massage    Swedish Massage
by Sharon M. McCarthy
Licensed Massage Therapist

TRU-GRASP: A new form of hand splinting   by Bonnie O'Connell

The Prayers and Poems Page
Inspiration, Recollection, Determination, Willpower and Love

Providing For A Lifetime Of Needs Through Supplemental Needs Trust Funds
by Charles Robert, Esq. and Joan Lensky Robert, Esq.

Estate Planning For Children With Special Needs
by Bruce Mendelson

Most common concerns individuals with brain injury identified as being important

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