Evaluation of Coma: A Critical Appraisal of Popular Scoring Systems

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作者
Kornbluth, Joshua [1 ]
Bhardwaj, Anish [1 ]
机构
[1] Tufts Univ, Sch Med, Dept Neurol, Boston, MA 02111 USA
关键词
Coma; GCS; FOUR score; RLS85; Consciousness; REACTION-LEVEL-SCALE; INTENSIVE-CARE-UNIT; LINEAR-REGRESSION PREDICTION; BRAIN-INJURY OUTCOMES; GLASGOW VERBAL SCORE; EMERGENCY-DEPARTMENT; CARDIAC-ARREST; IMPAIRED CONSCIOUSNESS; ACUTE PHYSIOLOGY; MOTOR SCORE;
D O I
10.1007/s12028-010-9409-3
中图分类号
R4 [临床医学];
学科分类号
1002 ; 100602 ;
摘要
Numerous scoring scales have been proposed and validated to evaluate coma for rapid pre-hospital assessment and triage, disease severity, and prognosis for morbidity and mortality. These scoring systems have been predicated on core features that serve as a basis for this review and include ease of use, inter-rater reliability, reproducibility, and predictive value. Here we review the benefits and limitations of the most popular coma scoring systems. The methods include search of Medline, databases, and manual review of article bibliographies. Few of the many available coma scales have gained widespread approval and popularity. The best known and widely accepted scale is the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS). The Reaction Level Scale (RLS85) has utility and proven benefit, but little acceptance outside of Scandinavia. The newer Full Outline of UnResponsiveness (FOUR) score provides an attractive replacement for all patients with fluctuating levels of consciousness and is gradually gaining wide acceptance.
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