Coma Prevalence in Critical Care Units in Chile: Results of a Cross-Sectional Survey on World Coma Day

The purpose of this study was to assess the prevalence of coma among patients in critical care units in Chile. We also aimed to provide insight into the demographic characteristics, etiologies, and complications associated with coma. A single day cross-sectional study was conducted through a national survey of public and private hospitals with critical and intensive cardiac care units across Chile. Data were collected using an online questionnaire that contained questions regarding critically ill patients’ information, demographic characteristics, etiology and duration of coma, medical complications, and support requirements. A total of 84