Common Data Element: Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) - motor response scale
Listed below are the details for the data element.
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Element Type
Common Data Element
Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) - motor response scale
GCSMotorRespnsScale
Short Description
Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) - Best motor response (M). The GCS is a standardized instrument for assessing the level of consciousness. It evaluates three aspects of responsiveness: eye opening, motor response, verbal response.
Definition
Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) - Best motor response (M). The GCS is a standardized instrument for assessing the level of consciousness. It evaluates three aspects of responsiveness: eye opening, motor response, verbal response.
Biomedical Terminologies and Standards
Notes
Creation Date
Historical Notes
GCS Motor response
References
Teasdale G, Jennett B. Assessment of coma and impaired consciousness. A practical scale. Lancet. Jul 1974;2(7872): 81-4.
Marmarou A, Lu J, Butcher I, et al. Prognostic value of the Glasgow Coma Scale and pupil reactivity in traumatic brain injury assessed pre-hospital and on enrolment: an IMPACT analysis. J Neurotrauma. Feb 2007;24(2): 270-80.
Stocchetti N, Pagan F, Calappi E, et al. Inaccurate early assessment of neurological severity in head injury. J Neurotrauma. Sep 2004: 21(9): 1131-40.
Balestreri M, Czosnyka M, Chatfield DA, et al. Predictive value of Glasgow Coma Scale after brain trauma: change in trend over the past ten years. J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry. Jan 2004;75(1): 161-2.
Data Type
Alphanumeric
Input Restrictions
Single Pre-Defined Value Selected
Pre-Defined Values
Population
Adult and Pediatric
Guidelines/Instructions
Choose one. This element should be collected along with the other elements from the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS).
Preferred Question Text
Best motor response
Category Groups and Classifications
Disease | Domain | Sub-Domain |
---|---|---|
General (For all diseases) | Disease/Injury Related Events | History of Disease/Injury Event |
Traumatic Brain Injury | Assessments and Examinations | Physical/Neurological Examination |
General (For all diseases) | Assessments and Examinations | Physical/Neurological Examination |
Traumatic Brain Injury | Disease/Injury Related Events | Classification |
Classification
General (For all diseases)
:
Supplemental
Moderate/Severe TBI: Rehabilitation
:
Core
Acute Hospitalized
:
Core
Epidemiology
:
Core
Concussion/Mild TBI
:
Core
Keywords
Core_TBI
Labels
Effective Date
Until Date
Last Change Date
Fri Nov 25 13:00:12 EST 2022
See Also
Submitting Organization Name
NIH/NINDS
Submitting Contact Name
NINDSCDE
Submitting Contact Information
NINDSCDE@emmes.com
Steward Organization
Name
NIH/NINDS
Steward Contact Name
NINDSCDE
Steward Contact Information
NINDSCDE@emmes.com
NINDS ID