The article "The experience of analyzing disorders of consciousness after closed brain injuries" by M.O. Gertsberg in the archives of Russian Academy of Sciences

The article is a publication of M.O. Gertsberg's work on disorders of consciousness as a result of closed brain injuries. The scientist writes that at the heart of all disorders of consciousness is a disorder of the higher synthesis of perception. He distinguishes three phases of the course of the disease: acute, intermediate and late. The course of the disease is influenced by lifestyle and use of potent substances.