Multimodal Neuroprognostication in Disorders of Consciousness

Disorders of consciousness frequently occur at the acute phase of brain injuries. For the most severe cases, consciousness impairment can be prolonged. To optimize the medical plan and the goal of care, it is fundamental to have precise tools to predict chances of recovery of consciousness and potential disability. Currently, multimodal assessment including behavioral, neurophysiological and neuroimaging technics is recommended. However, the respective predictive values of these markers are poorly understood and decision making is challenging when results are contradictory