What Is the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS), and How Is It Used to Assess Brain Injury? - #15721
A close friend of mine was recently in an accident, and the doctors mentioned his Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score while assessing his condition. I had never heard of the GCS before, so I started researching what it means and how it helps in diagnosing brain injuries. From what I understand, the GCS is a scale used to measure consciousness levels in patients with head trauma, strokes, or other neurological conditions. But how exactly is the GCS score calculated? What do the numbers mean, and how do doctors decide whether a patient’s condition is improving or worsening? I also read that the GCS score is based on three factors: eye-opening response, verbal response, and motor response. How do these responses indicate the severity of a brain injury? For example, what does a score of 15 mean compared to a score of 3, and at what point does a low score indicate a coma or life-threatening condition? Since I’m interested in holistic health, I also looked into Ayurveda’s perspective on brain injuries and recovery. Are there Ayurvedic treatments or therapies that can support brain function and help patients recover from trauma? I found that Brahmi, Shankhpushpi, and Ashwagandha are often recommended for brain health—do these actually help in neurological recovery? For those who have had experience with GCS assessments, how accurate is it in predicting recovery? Did treatment or rehabilitation significantly improve the score over time? I’d love to hear real experiences with GCS in brain injury recovery.
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