Sign Up for a Free Account

This is an image preview.
Start a Free Account
to view the full image.

Sign Up for a Free Account For information on discounts, see Plans & Pricing

  • Nearly 3,000 illustrations, including video clips of neurologic disorders.

  • Every article is reviewed by our esteemed Editorial Board for accuracy and currency.

  • Full spectrum of neurology in 1,200 comprehensive articles.

  • Listen to MedLink on the go with Audio versions of each article.

Alpha coma and spindle coma patterns (EEG)

Alpha coma and spindle coma are characterized by nonreactive diffuse alpha or sleep spindle-like (approximately 14 Hz) activity. These patterns are most commonly seen in severe encephalopathies after an anoxic injury or severe poisoning. (Contributed by Dr. Jeffrey Nicholl and Dr. David Gloss.)

Related Media