Listed below are the details for the data element.
FITBIR
1.0
Element Type
Common Data Element
Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) - Eye response scale
GCSEyeRespnsScale
Short Description
Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) - Best eye response (E). 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 eye response (E). The GCS is a standardized instrument for assessing the level of consciousness. It evaluates three aspects of responsiveness: eye opening, motor response, verbal response.
Notes
Creation Date
2018-07-10
Historical Notes
GCS Eye 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
Population
Adult
Guidelines/Instructions
GENERAL/TBI: Choose one. This element should be collected along with the other elements from the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS). Do not use number "1" to record missing component; Use Unknown or Untestable.
Preferred Question Text
Best eye response
Category Groups and Classifications
| Disease | Domain | Sub-Domain |
|---|---|---|
| General (For all diseases) | Disease/Injury Related Events | History of Disease/Injury Event |
| Stroke | 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 |
Classification
Traumatic Brain Injury:
Core
Moderate/Severe TBI: Rehabilitation
Acute Hospitalized
Epidemiology
Concussion/Mild TBI
Stroke:
Supplemental
General (For all diseases):
Supplemental
Keywords
GCS
SCAT
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