Consciousness Disorders
Synonyms
Altered Level of Consciousness
Consciousness Disorder
Consciousness, Level Altered
Consciousness, Level Depressed
Depressed Level of Consciousness
Semiconsciousness
Organic mental disorders in which there is impairment of the ability to maintain awareness of self and environment and to respond to environmental stimuli. Dysfunction of the cerebral hemispheres or brain stem RETICULAR FORMATION may result in this condition.