• Nurs Stand · Apr 2005

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    The Glasgow Coma Scale and other neurological observations.

    • C Waterhouse.
    • Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield. Cath.waterhouse@sth.nhs.uk
    • Nurs Stand. 2005 Apr 27; 19 (33): 55-64; quiz 66-7.

    AbstractThe primary tool used by nurses to assess a patient's neurological status is the neurological observation chart incorporating the Glasgow Coma Scale. This article explains the correct use of the chart and how to interpret the findings.

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