The level of impairment associated with disturbances in the level of consciousness or awareness can be estimated based on the AMA criteria.
Parameters:
(1) changes in level of consciousness or awareness
(2) limitation in performance of activities of daily living (ADL)
Alteration in Level of Consciousness or Awareness |
Limitation in ADL |
Percent Whole Person Impairment |
none |
none |
0% |
brief repetitive or persistent alteration of state of consciousness |
minimal |
0 – 14% |
brief repetitive or persistent alteration of state of consciousness |
moderate |
15 – 39% |
prolonged alteration of state of consciousness |
severe |
40 – 69% |
irreversible coma, or semicoma requiring artificial support |
incapacitated (completely dependent) |
70 – 90% |
Specialty: Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation, Neurology
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