Frequently Asked Questions
1. Which specialist doctor to consult to know about Glasgow Coma Scale?A Neurologist or a Neurosurgeon is the specialist who should be consulted to know about the patient's GCS status.
2. What is the normal Glasgow Coma Scale?
The Normal GCS is 15/15. It has a range from 3-15, with 3 being the worst score and 15 being the highest achievable score.
3. How do you assess the Glasgow Coma Scale?
The GCS can be assessed based on the patient’s response using a verbal stimuli or pressure stimulus at the fingertip, supraorbital notch or the trapezius muscle.
4. Does GCs score remain the same throughout the patient's course of illness?
No, The GCS score may improve or deteriorate based on the patients neurological condition. Change in the patient's GCS guides the management and the intervention to be done.
