Efficacy of Glasgow Coma Scale as an Indicator for doing CT

Abstract

Background: Falls are the most common cause of TBI, and a GCS score of less than 15 and
LOC are strong predictors of CT abnormalities. The study emphasizes the importance of
prioritizing GCS scores and significant predictors in clinical decisions to reduce unnecessary
radiation exposure. Objective. To assess the efficacy of Glasgow Coma Scale as an indicator
for doing CT. Methods: This is a observational study to be conducted in the Emergency
Department of BLDE(DU), Shri B.M Patil Medical College Hospital, Vijayapur,Karnataka.