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Best prognostic factor for head injury is :

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Correct Answer - A
Answer is A (Glasgow coma scale):

Amongst the option provided GCS is the single best answer of
choice.

Determining the patient prognosis after TBI (Traumatic Brain
Injury) is difficult and complex.

Several independent variables have been identified that correlate
with severity.

Most studies have indicated Glasgow Coma Scale in the field and at arrival at the emergency department as a highly predictive indicator of prognosis. Harrison 17
th / 2601

In severe head injury eye opening, the best motor response and
verbal output have been found to be roughly predictive of outcome.

There have been summarized using the Glasgow coma scale.
Coma score = E + M + V
Patient scoring 3 or 4 have an 85% chance of dying or remaining
vegetative.

Patients scoring 11 or above have only a 5 — 10% chance of dying
or remaining vegetative.

Intermediate scores correlate with proportional chances of recovery

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Correct Answer - A
Answer is A (Glasgow coma scale):

Amongst the option provided GCS is the single best answer of
choice.

Determining the patient prognosis after TBI (Traumatic Brain
Injury) is difficult and complex.

Several independent variables have been identified that correlate
with severity.

Most studies have indicated Glasgow Coma Scale in the field and at arrival at the emergency department as a highly predictive indicator of prognosis. Harrison 17
th / 2601

In severe head injury eye opening, the best motor response and
verbal output have been found to be roughly predictive of outcome.

There have been summarized using the Glasgow coma scale.
Coma score = E + M + V
Patient scoring 3 or 4 have an 85% chance of dying or remaining
vegetative.

Patients scoring 11 or above have only a 5 — 10% chance of dying
or remaining vegetative.

Intermediate scores correlate with proportional chances of recovery

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