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Table 2 Classification of complications

From: Outcome registry of early intensive neurorehabilitation in patients with disorders of consciousness: study protocol of a prospective cohort study

• Mental/nervous system

 o Epilepsy

 o Hydrocephalus

 o Paroxysmal Sympathetic Hyperactivity (PSH)

 o Disturbed sleep/wake cycles

• Sensory systems

• Cardiovascular, haematologic, immunologic and respiratory systems

 o Thromboembolic disease

 o Abnormal laboratory findings (e.g. hyponatremia)

• Digestive, metabolic and endocrine systems

 o Gastro-intestinal: vomiting, diarrhoea, obstipation

• Genitourinary and reproductive systems

• Musculoskeletal and movement-related systems

 o Contractures measured by joint range of motion (ROM)

 o Spasticity: Modified Ashworth scale

 o Heterotopic ossification

• Skin and related structures

 o Skin breakdown: EPUAP stages I-IV (Dutch guideline: pressure ulcer: prevention and treatment [27]

• Infection

 Body system

  o Respiratory

  o Urinary tract

  o Blood

  o Stool

  o CSF, brain

  o Wound/skin

  o Ear/eye

 Antibiotic-resistant bacteria