: The primary mode of communication is typically through vertical eye movements and blinking. Common Causes
: Full alertness, cognitive function, and the ability to think and reason. Locked In
: Quadriplegia (paralysis of all four limbs) and the inability to move the face or body. Anarthria : The complete loss of articulate speech. : The primary mode of communication is typically
According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke , LiS is defined by: Anarthria : The complete loss of articulate speech
While stroke is the leading cause (specifically basilar artery occlusion), other factors can trigger the syndrome: Case Report and Discussion of Decisional Capacity
Locked-in Syndrome (LiS) is a rare neurological disorder where a patient is fully conscious and aware but experiences complete paralysis of nearly all voluntary muscles, except for those controlling vertical eye movements and blinking. This condition is most commonly caused by damage to the in the brainstem, often resulting from a stroke or vascular injury. Core Characteristics