Obtundation
| Obtundation | |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Emergency medicine |
Obtundation is mild to moderate
trauma.[2]
There is a huge range of potential causes including
hypercalcaemic crisis.[3]
Symptoms include delayed reaction time, lessened interest in the environment, very short attention span, and excessive sleeping.[4][5]
The root word, obtund, means "dulled or less sharp" (cf. obtuse angle).
See also
References
- ^ "Obtundation - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics".
- ISBN 9781846286445. Retrieved 7 March 2018.
- ^ In Wells, B. G.; in DiPiro, J. T.; in Schwinghammer, T. L.; in DiPiro, C. V. (2017). Pharmacotherapy handbook.
- ^ "Obtundation - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics". www.sciencedirect.com. Retrieved 2022-03-26.
- ^ "The Difference Between Lethargy, Obtundation, Stupor, and Coma | Time of Care". 2017-11-29. Retrieved 2022-03-26.
External links
The dictionary definition of obtundation at Wiktionary
