6 Questions
What Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score range is considered as severe?
3-8
Which GCS score range is identified as a poor discriminator for traumatic brain injury (TBI) or concussion?
< 4
According to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), when should a CT scan be done?
Within 8 hours
Which GCS score range is considered a poor discriminator for mild TBI or concussion?
13-15
What percentage of TBI or concussion cases fall under the category of severe based on the GCS scale?
80%
In terms of the GCS, what does a score below 4 indicate?
Severe TBI
Study Notes
Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS)
- A GCS score of 3-8 is considered severe
- A GCS score of 13-15 is identified as a poor discriminator for traumatic brain injury (TBI) or concussion
- According to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), a CT scan should be done for patients with a GCS score of 14 or less, or for those with a GCS score of 15 if they have other risk factors
- A GCS score of 13-15 is considered a poor discriminator for mild TBI or concussion
- Only 5-10% of TBI or concussion cases fall under the category of severe based on the GCS scale
- A GCS score below 4 indicates a deep coma or vegetative state
Test your knowledge on the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) and the guidelines for CT scans in traumatic brain injury cases. Learn about GCS severity classifications and when a CT scan is recommended according to the NICE guidelines.
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