What are the Alternatives to the Glasgow Coma Scale?
While the GCS is the most widely used tool for assessing TBI severity, other scales and tools are sometimes used in conjunction with or as alternatives to the GCS, including:
- The Abbreviated Injury Scale (AIS): Focuses on specific body regions and injuries. - The Revised Trauma Score (RTS): Combines GCS with systolic blood pressure and respiratory rate. - The Four Score (Full Outline of UnResponsiveness Score): Provides a more detailed assessment of brainstem reflexes and eye movements.
