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Paediatrics: Altered level of consciousness - Glasgow coma scale
2021-03-09 12:00 AM
As a summary of the conscious state, the GCS score should be used.
Altered level of consciousness: Glasgow coma scale
As a summary of the conscious state, the GCS score should be used (Tables 5.2 and 5.3). It is also a useful tool for monitoring changes. The full score is calculated from the sum of E + V + M. A score of 8 is used as a criterion for endotracheal intubation in the head-injured.
