Resources and legal information for families affected by locked-in syndrome following a stroke or brain stem injury.
Emergency departments are designed to respond quickly to a wide range of conditions, many of which present with overlapping symptoms. Stroke can be particularly difficult to identify because its signs...
Doctors can run a series of tests to rule out other conditions and determine brain function to confirm a locked-in syndrome diagnosis. Diagnosing this condition is often difficult, and could...
In the chaotic, confusing early days after a locked-in syndrome diagnosis, medical decisions need to be made. Treatments are discussed. Procedures are recommended. Risks and benefits are explained. And a...
What Is the Brainstem? The brainstem sits at the base of the brain, connecting it to the spinal cord. It plays a critical role in carrying signals between the brain...
In the midst of the shock that comes after a diagnosis of locked-in syndrome, legal questions may feel secondary. Yet over time, practical concerns begin to surface. How will long-term...
When a stroke is missed or diagnosed too late, the consequences can be life-altering for the person and their family. In the aftermath, many are left with difficult questions—not only...