Listed below are the details for the data element.
FITBIR
1.0
Element Type
Common Data Element
Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) - Verbal response scale
GCSVerbalRspnsScale
Short Description
Score that describes the participant's verbal response according to the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS)
Definition
Score that describes the participant's verbal response according to the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS)
Notes
When date/time data are prepared for aggregation or sharing they should be converted to the format specified by ISO 8601, YYYY-MM-DDThh:mm:ss.
Creation Date
2018-07-10
Historical Notes
GCS Verbal 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 verbal 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
Epidemiology
Concussion/Mild TBI
Acute Hospitalized
Moderate/Severe TBI: Rehabilitation
Stroke:
Supplemental
General (For all diseases):
Supplemental
Keywords
GCS
SCAT
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