BRAIN
CRANIAL NERVES
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Mild
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Moderate
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Severe
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) classifies Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) as Mild (14–15); Moderate (9–13) or Severe (3–8).
Detailed explanation-2: -An initial score of greater than 11 is associated with 90% chance of recovery. Concussions are usually rated between 13 and 15. Its primary use in evaluating individuals for concussion is to rule out more severe brain injury and to help determine which individuals need immediate emergent medical attention.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) is used to objectively describe the extent of impaired consciousness in all types of acute medical and trauma patients. The scale assesses patients according to three aspects of responsiveness: eye-opening, motor, and verbal responses.