Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Glasgow Coma Scale

A scale that assesses the response to stimuli in patients with craniocerebral injuries. The parameters are eye opening, motor response, and verbal response.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

A scale that assesses the response to stimuli in patients with craniocerebral injuries. The parameters are eye opening, motor response, and verbal response.

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2 entry terms
  • Coma Scale, Glasgow
  • Scale, Glasgow Coma

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6 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings economics, history, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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History Note

91(90); was see under TRAUMA SEVERITY INDICES 1990

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Previous Indexing

  • Brain Injuries (1976-1989)
  • Coma (1976-1989)
  • Head Injuries (1976-1989)
  • Severity of Illness Index (1986-1989)

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  1. E05.318w.308w.940.968w.875.250w
  2. E05.944.500w
  3. N04w.452.859.564w.800.250w
  4. N05.715w.360.300w.715.500w.800.325w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Glasgow Coma Scale. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D015600. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D015600
  2. Glasgow Coma Scale. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glasgow_Coma_Scale
  3. Glasgow Coma Scale. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q461644