Coma scale
Coma Scale
The Coma Scale (pronounced: /ˈkoʊmə skeɪl/), also known as the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS), is a neurological scale that aims to give a reliable, objective way of recording the conscious state of a person for initial as well as subsequent assessment.
Etymology
The term "Coma Scale" is derived from the Latin word "coma", meaning deep sleep, and the English word "scale", meaning a set of numbers, amounts, etc., used to measure or compare the level of something. The Glasgow Coma Scale was named after the city of Glasgow in Scotland, where it was first devised in 1974 by Graham Teasdale and Bryan Jennett, professors of neurosurgery at the University of Glasgow's Institute of Neurological Sciences at the city's Southern General Hospital.
Description
The Coma Scale is based on three parameters: Eye Response, Verbal Response, and Motor Response. Each parameter is evaluated independently and the sum of the scores is used to determine the patient's overall level of consciousness. The scale ranges from 3 (indicating deep unconsciousness) to 15 (indicating full consciousness).
Related Terms
- Brain Injury: A brain injury can result in changes in a person's state of consciousness, which can be assessed using the Coma Scale.
- Neurological Examination: The Coma Scale is a key component of a comprehensive neurological examination.
- Consciousness: The Coma Scale is used to measure a person's level of consciousness.
- Trauma: Trauma, particularly head trauma, can result in changes in a person's state of consciousness, which can be assessed using the Coma Scale.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Coma scale
- Wikipedia's article - Coma scale
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