Pediatric_glasgow_coma_scale v.1
The Pediatric Glasgow Coma Scale (pGCS) helps to evaluate the mental state of patients who are children
This tool helps to evaluate the mental state of patients who are children
Use only for children equal to or under the age of 2 years. The scale is a modified version of the adult GCS and gives some info on initial mental state and helps to track mental state over time. The scale ranges from 3-15 as does the standard GCS and like the standard GCS, the pGCS assesses 3 variables: Eye opening, Verbal response and Motor response Score interpretation: Scores of ≥13 suggests minor head injury. Score of 9-12 suggests moderate head injury. Score of ≤8 suggests severe head injury. Patients with a score of < 15 need to be monitored
Do not use this tool with children > 2yrs of age.
Ref. 1: James HE. Neurologic Evaluation and Support in the Child with an Acute Brain Insult. Pediatric Annals Pediatr Ann, 1986; 15(1), 16-22.
OBSERVATION.pediatric_glasgow_coma_scale.v1, EVALUATION.pediatric_glasgow_coma_scale_evaluation.v1
