Glasgow Coma Scale and Neurological Assessment Questions with Verified Solutions| Latest
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E2 V3 M2 means eye open to painful stimuli
speak inappropriate words
abnormal extension/decerebrate posture
E4 V4 M3 means eyes open spontaneously
confused when speak
abnormal flexion/deconticate posture
E4 V5 M5 means eyes open spontaneously
oriented to P/T/P
can localise pain
E3 V4 M6 means eyes open to verbal stimuli
confused when speak
follows commands
What is the maximum GCS score for an intubated pt? 11
What is some of the problems w GCS? - does not assess the cause but only S/S
- scoring can be different based on assessors
- limited for pt with injuries i.e. face injury/burn, paralysis...
- difficult for intubated patients
- sedation may affect the GCS score
What does GCS measure? Level of consciousness (LOC)
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E2 V3 M2 means eye open to painful stimuli
speak inappropriate words
abnormal extension/decerebrate posture
E4 V4 M3 means eyes open spontaneously
confused when speak
abnormal flexion/deconticate posture
E4 V5 M5 means eyes open spontaneously
oriented to P/T/P
can localise pain
E3 V4 M6 means eyes open to verbal stimuli
confused when speak
follows commands
What is the maximum GCS score for an intubated pt? 11
What is some of the problems w GCS? - does not assess the cause but only S/S
- scoring can be different based on assessors
- limited for pt with injuries i.e. face injury/burn, paralysis...
- difficult for intubated patients
- sedation may affect the GCS score
What does GCS measure? Level of consciousness (LOC)
