Glasgow Coma Scale Calculator
Glasgow Coma Scale Calculator
Author- Dr Md Shamim, MD
Overview
Glasgow Coma Scale Calculator is used to measure the level of consciousness in brain injury. Trauma is the most common cause of death in young people, and head injury causes almost half of these trauma-related deaths. Grades of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) are traditionally defined by the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) measured 30 minutes after injury.
How can Glasgow Coma Scale Calculator help in brain injury?
Glasgow Coma Scale Calculator helps in calculating the score after various responses provided by users. It helps in grading the severity of brain injury. It is an emergency tool to know about level of consciousness. Minimum score is 3 and maximum score is 15.
How can Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score be calculated and interpreted?
The total Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) Score between 3 and 15.
Classification of Severity of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) based on GCS Score-
GCS 13 to 15- Mild
GCS 9 to 12- Moderate
GCS 3 to 8- Severe
Please keep in mind Traumatic Brain Injury is an Emergency Condition, so assessment should be done by expert clinician.
References
- Current Medical Diagnosis and Treatment
- Harrison’s Principle of Internal Medicine
- Glasgow Coma Scale