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1. GLASGOW COMA SCALE (GCS) Dr. Peteti Sairam MPT(Neuro) Asst . Professor

2. INTRODUCTION TO THE GCS Definition : The Glasgow Coma Scale is a clinical tool used to assess a patient's level of consciousness and neurological functioning. Developed By : Graham Teasdale and Bryan Jennett (1974). Primary Use : Evaluate and monitor patients with head injuries, traumatic brain injuries (TBI), or altered mental states.

3. COMPONENTS OF THE GCS The GCS has three main components: 1. Eye Opening (E ) - 1 to 4 2. Verbal Response (V ) - 1 to 5 3. Motor Response (M ) - 1 to 6 Each component is scored individually and contributes to the total GCS score , ranging from 3-15. you can never get a score of 0 because the minimal score in each category is a 1.

4. EYE OPENING (E) 4 : Spontaneous (opens eyes without stimulation ). 3 : To speech (opens eyes in response to verbal cues ). 2 : To pain (opens eyes in response to painful stimuli ). 1 : None (no eye opening despite stimulation).

5. VERBAL RESPONSE (V) 5 : Oriented (answers appropriately and is aware of time, place, and identity ). 4 : Confused (responds but disoriented ). 3 : Inappropriate words (nonsensical speech ). 2 : Incomprehensible sounds (moaning or groaning ). 1 : None (no verbal response).

6. MOTOR RESPONSE (M) 6 : Obeys commands (performs requested movements). 5 : Localizes pain (moves purposefully to remove painful stimulus). 4 : Withdraws from pain (flexes away from painful stimulus). 3 : Abnormal flexion (decorticate posturing). 2 : Abnormal extension ( decerebrate posturing). 1 : None (no motor response).

7. SCORING SYSTEM • Total GCS Score: Sum of Eye (E), Verbal (V), and Motor (M) scores. • Range: 3 (deep coma or death) to 15 (fully alert). • Interpretation: - Mild Injury: GCS 13-15. - Moderate Injury: GCS 9-12. - Severe Injury: GCS 3-8.

8. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE Applications : - Assessing severity of neurological impairment. - Monitoring changes in neurological status. - Predicting outcomes in TBI. Limitations : - Cannot assess verbal response in intubated/sedated patients. - Cultural and linguistic variations may affect verbal response evaluation. - Specialized versions (e.g., Pediatric GCS) needed for children.

9. APPLICATIONS AND SCENARIOS Case Examples: 1. Trauma: - Patient: 28-year-old with head injury. - Score: E3, V4, M5 = GCS 12 (moderate injury). 2. Stroke: - Patient: 72-year-old with suspected stroke. - Score: E2, V2, M4 = GCS 8 (severe impairment). 3. ICU Monitoring: - Sedated patient: Motor and eye-opening components evaluated; verbal response marked as non-testable.

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