Glasgow COMA Scale
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Nervous System Alterations — Introduction to Critical Care Nursing▶ 9:38Well, the most sensitive indicator of neurologic decline is a change in the level of consciousnessAnd our gold standard for measuring that is the Glasgow Coma Scale, rightThe GCSTrauma and Surgical Management — Introduction to Critical Care Nursing▶ 9:03YesThey use tools like the Glasgow Coma Scale, or GCS, to rapidly quantify neurologic deficits and the Injury Severity Score, the ISS,…Okay, let's unpack thisAcute Intracranial Problems — Lewis's Medical-Surgical Nursing: Assessment and Management of Clinical Problems▶ 12:22ICP monitoring is typically indicated for patients who are at high risk, particularly those with a severe head injuryThink a Glasgow Coma Scale, GCS, score of eight or less and have abnormal findings on their CT or MRI scanGCS eight or less with abnormal scan