ICD-11 code : 8E20;
Preferred Label : Persistent vegetative state;
ICD-11 definition : Subacute or chronic state of severe disturbance of consciousness lasting at least
a month, characterized by the recovery of cyclic arousal states mimicking sleep/wake
cycles after a severe brain injury. Patients with this condition are unresponsive
and show no evidence of awareness of themselves or their environment. Cardiopulmonary
and visceral autonomic regulation is maintained by the brainstem.;
ICD-11 synonym : Unresponsive wakefulness syndrome; Apallic syndrome;
Origin ID : 920441900;
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
Subacute or chronic state of severe disturbance of consciousness lasting at least
a month, characterized by the recovery of cyclic arousal states mimicking sleep/wake
cycles after a severe brain injury. Patients with this condition are unresponsive
and show no evidence of awareness of themselves or their environment. Cardiopulmonary
and visceral autonomic regulation is maintained by the brainstem.
