Understanding the Glasgow Coma Scale: A Vital Tool in Neurological Assessment
In the realm of neurology, the (GCS) stands as a cornerstone in assessing consciousness and neurological function in patients. Developed by Graham Teasdale and Bryan Jennett in 1974, the GCS has since become a universally recognized and utilized tool in emergency medicine, critical care, and neurology.It evaluates three key parameters: eye opening, verbal response, and motor response. Each parameter is assigned a score ranging from 1 to 4 or 6, with a total possible score ranging from 3 to 15.