Prognostic value of auditory evoked potentials in disorders of consciousness: a systematic literature review

Key Points

• Outcome prediction improves with the integration of auditory evoked potentials, enhancing current methodologies.
• Recent advances in electrode coverage and machine learning boost the accuracy of these prognostic frameworks.
• Systematic literature review evaluated the role of auditory evoked potentials in consciousness disorders.
• Findings suggest the need for automated detection methods, emphasizing the evolving landscape of prognostic techniques.

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