Question 173 · LEK · D – neurological assessment
In the patient with head trauma caused by taking part in a traffic accident the following signs are observed: - anisocoria L>R; - opening eyes only in the response to strong pain; - patient emits incomprehensible sounds; - patient withdraws his hand when a venous catheter insertion is attempted. What Glasgow Coma Score should be assigned to the patient and does the patient need intratracheal intubation?
- A. GCS 9, the intubation is necessary.
- B. GCS 9, the intubation is not necessary.
- C. GCS 9, clinical data are not sufficient to determine indications for the intubation.
- D. GCS 8, the intubation is not necessary.
- E. GCS 8, the intubation is necessary.
Hint
Score eyes, verbal and motor responses separately, then recall the GCS threshold for securing the airway.
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