Akinetic Mutism

Review this Book See All Reviews × Akinetic Mutism First described by Cairns et al. (1941) Patient tend not to move (akinetic) or speak (mute) Show Apathy Their eyes usually fixate on and follow objects They usually do respond to repeated auditory commands Their level of alertness otherwise is normal (although can have hypersomnolence) The… Continue reading Akinetic Mutism