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Learn how to use the Glasgow Coma Scale to assess the level of consciousness of patients with acute brain injury. Download the structured assessment aid and watch the video tutorial.
- What is GCS
The Glasgow Coma Scale – Pupils score (GCS-P) was described...
- Structured Assessment
The technique of stimulation to be used to elicit responses...
- GCS FAQ
Consistency in its findings is a key feature of a clinical...
- Self-test
To look at the previous Glasgow Coma Scale assessment on the...
- Who we are
In 1974 the Institute of Neurological Sciences, Glasgow, was...
- Disclaimer
The structured approach to assessment of the Glasgow Coma...
- What is GCS
- Eye Response
- Verbal Response
- Motor Response
- Gcs-P
This is mainly about how awake you are. If you’re unconscious, it measures the level of unconsciousness by testing reflex responses to pressure. Pressure here means something like a pinch or a poke. It should be just enough to cause minor, momentary discomfort but not injury.
A provider checks this by asking you questions that test your memory, thinking ability and your awareness of the world around you. Your provider can also use this to see if there are any brain or nerve problems affecting control of your face and mouth.
This part can reveal any issues with the connections between your nerves, spinal cord and brain. It also tests your brain’s ability to control muscle movement and how well you can understand and follow instructions.
In 2018, a team of experts — including one of the original creators of the GCS — published an updated version of the GCS called the “GCS-P.” The P stands for “pupil,” as in the pupil of the eye. This is a fourth number that providers subtract from the standard GCS score. Pupil reaction is important because it’s an indicator of your brain function. ...
The Glasgow Coma Scale/Score (GCS) estimates coma severity based on Eye (4), Verbal (5), and Motor (6) criteria.
The Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) is a clinical scale used to reliably measure a person's level of consciousness after a brain injury. The GCS assesses a person based on their ability to perform eye movements, speak, and move their body.
Jun 12, 2023 · The Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) is used to objectively describe the extent of impaired consciousness in all types of acute medical and trauma patients. The scale assesses patients according to three aspects of responsiveness: eye-opening, motor, and verbal responses.
- Shobhit Jain, Lindsay M. Iverson
- 2023/06/12
- 2019
Oct 31, 2018 · Learn how to assess the level of consciousness of a patient using the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS), a tool commonly used in head trauma and other settings. Find out the criteria, scores and examples for eye-opening, verbal response and motor response.
May 2, 2019 · Learn how to use the Glasgow coma scale (GCS), a tool to assess and calculate a patient’s level of consciousness. The GCS uses a triple criteria scoring system for eye, verbal, and motor responses, and is widely applied in acutely unwell patients.
