Effect of stimulation in coma.

OBJECTIVE

To find out efficacy and benefits of early starting of stimulation therapy in coma patients.

DESIGN

Randomized controlled trial.

METHOD

Sixty children admitted to the Department of Pediatrics, having coma due to non-traumatic neurological insult were randomly selected. Both study and control groups had 30 patients each. Children in the study group were given stimulation therapy while those in control group received no stimulation. The level of consciousness was assessed before and two weeks after giving stimulation therapy.

RESULTS

Improvement in level of consciousness was better in study group as compared to control after two weeks of stimulation therapy.

CONCLUSION

Stimulation therapy was found to be highly effective in coma patients.