Glasgow Coma Scale N3
Detailed App Info:
Application Description
The Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) is an initial (and subsequent) neurological assessment to determine and document a persons state of consciousness. This app can be used by EMS personnel, nurses, and doctors alike as a reference.
The scale includes eyes, verbal, and motor criteria with the highest score possible of 15 which represents the more widely used modified version.
Defined limits include:
(1) Severe, with GCS < 9
(2) Moderate, with GCS 9 - 12
(3) Minor, GCS greater than / equal to 13.
Scores are usually expressed as "GCS 10 = E3 V4 M3 at 0900 hrs."
The GCS can be used in conjunction with other neurologic scoring systems such as APACHE II, SAPS II, and / or SOFA.
To assess the recovery from a traumatic brian injury (TBI), the Rancho Los Amigos Scale is typically used in medical treatment facilities.
The scale includes eyes, verbal, and motor criteria with the highest score possible of 15 which represents the more widely used modified version.
Defined limits include:
(1) Severe, with GCS < 9
(2) Moderate, with GCS 9 - 12
(3) Minor, GCS greater than / equal to 13.
Scores are usually expressed as "GCS 10 = E3 V4 M3 at 0900 hrs."
The GCS can be used in conjunction with other neurologic scoring systems such as APACHE II, SAPS II, and / or SOFA.
To assess the recovery from a traumatic brian injury (TBI), the Rancho Los Amigos Scale is typically used in medical treatment facilities.
Requirements
Your mobile device must have at least 2.02 MB of space to download and install Glasgow Coma Scale N3 app. Glasgow Coma Scale N3 is available on iTunes for $0.99
If you have any problems with installation or in-app purchase, found bugs, questions, comments about this application, you can visit the official website of Brian Donahower at http://www.nursingnotesandnumbers.com.
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