MCQ IN MEDICINE

Detailed explanation-1: -Objective. The Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) classifies Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) as Mild (14–15); Moderate (9–13) or Severe (3–8). The ATLS modified this classification so that a GCS score of 13 is categorized as mild TBI.

Detailed explanation-2: -The relationship between the GCS Score and outcome l is the basis for a common classification of acute traumatic brain injury: Severe, GCS 3 to 8. Moderate, GCS 9 to 12. Mild, GCS 13 to 15.

Detailed explanation-3: -Interpretation of the GCS total score is as follows: Minor head injury = 13-15. Moderate head injury = 9-12. Severe head injury (coma) = 8 or less.

Detailed explanation-4: -GCS is the common scale to assess the level of consciousness after injury. According to the GCS, TBI is classified as mild (13–15 GCS), moderate (9–12 GCS), and severe (3–8 GCS).