brain, spinal cord, and nerve disorders
Minimally Conscious State
Symptoms of Minimally Conscious State
People in a minimally conscious state, unlike those in a vegetative state, do some things that indicate some awareness of self and of their environment. They may do the following: Make eye contact Follow objects with their eyes Reach for objects Respond to questions (although often with the same word whether it is appropriate or not) React to all commands in a usual but usually inappropriate way (for example, by blinking) 