Question 41 · LEK · Management of head injuries
After falling off the bad a 18-month-old child was transported to the ER with head trauma. On physical examination the child actively flexes and extends their limbs, babbles and presents normal range of eye movement. How many points should the child be given according to the Pediatric Glasgow Coma Scale?
- A. 15.
- B. 14.
- C. 13.
- D. 12.
- E. 11.
Hint
Score eyes, verbal and motor separately using the paediatric version of the scale, where babbling is age-appropriate speech.
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