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Observing and recording neurological dysfunction

08 March 2011

Emergency Nurse

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Despite research suggesting that the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) has limitations, its results are regarded as the gold standard in assessments of patient consciousness...

Nursing management of reflex anoxic seizures in children

Emergency Nurse

evidence & practice

Children who present with transient loss of consciousness (T-LOC) are often first seen in emergency departments (EDs). Reflex anoxic seizure (RAS), vasovagal syncope...

Practical aspects of performing Glasgow Coma Scale observations

Nursing Standard

evidence & practice

The Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) is a tool that was developed to identify and chart possible changes or deterioration in a patient's level of consciousness and their...