Procedures
Coma
COMA
Clinical status including a comprehensive neurological examination, measurement of the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) and mini-mental status was done at entry and repeated 2-weekly or more frequently as indicated and during progression of symptoms.Safety bloods and ECGs were done at baseline and repeated 2-weekly until week-10 and during progression of symptoms. The study provided LP kits and the opening pressure was measured and fluid removed for diagnostic purposes and the relief of intracranial pressure. LPs were performed every 2 weeks until the quantitative CSF culture for 