CON-005Consciousness & response
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A mind behind one eyelid

After a major stroke, a patient appears unresponsive. Repeated examination reveals reliable vertical eye movement and blinking.

Learning objectives

  • Separate consciousness from motor responsiveness
  • Relate ventral pontine damage to the syndrome
  • Recognize the risk of bedside misdiagnosis

This complete investigation is part of the instructor pilot. The public preview includes its premise, objectives, and sources.