What are the Limitations of the Glasgow Coma Scale?
Despite its widespread use, the GCS has several limitations:
- Subjectivity: The assessment of verbal and motor responses can be subjective, leading to variability in scores between different evaluators. - Limited scope: The GCS only measures consciousness and does not assess other aspects of brain function, such as cognitive or emotional deficits. - Altered states: Factors like sedation, intoxication, or medical conditions (e.g., aphasia) can affect the accuracy of GCS scores.
