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A Theoretically Based Index of Consciousness Independent of Sensory Processing and Behavior

Authors :
Casali, Adenauer G.
Gosseries, Olivia
Rosanova, Mario
Boly, Mélanie
Sarasso, Simone
Casali, Karina R.
Casarotto, Silvia
Bruno, Marie-Aurélie
Laureys, Steven
Tononi, Giulio
Massimini, Marcello
Source :
Science Translational Medicine; August 2013, Vol. 5 Issue: 198 p198ra105-198ra105, 1p
Publication Year :
2013

Abstract

A theory-derived index of consciousness, which quantifies the complexity of the brain’s response to a stimulus, measures the level of consciousness in awake, sleeping, anesthetized, and brain-damaged subjects.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
19466234 and 19466242
Volume :
5
Issue :
198
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Science Translational Medicine
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs30845326
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1126/scitranslmed.3006294