Pediatrics
Pediatric Glasgow Coma Scale (pGCS)
Assesses level of consciousness in pre-verbal children and infants.
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Parameters
Pediatric Glasgow Coma Scale (pGCS) Result
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Formula
Sum of Eye (1-4) + Verbal (1-5) + Motor (1-6) responses.Clinical Pearls
Provides a standardized, objective way to communicate a pediatric patient's neurologic status over time and between providers.
Limitations
May be inaccurate in patients who are intubated, sedated, or have underlying severe developmental delays.