Paediatric Glasgow Coma Scale (pGCS)
Modified GCS adapted for preverbal and young children. Assesses eye, verbal, and motor responses. Score 15 = normal; score <8 = severe impairment, secure airway.
Score interpretation
→ Close neurological monitoring; observe in ED; check blood glucose; seek cause; CT head if focal signs or mechanism
→ Urgent PICU assessment; IV access; IV glucose if hypoglycaemic; CT head; airway risk — anaesthetics on standby
→ Immediate airway management (RSI if pGCS <=8); PICU admission; urgent CT; ICP monitoring; neuropaediatrics; consider non-accidental injury in infants
Interpretation bands for the Paediatric GCS. Apply clinical judgement and local guidance.
References
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Curated clinical cross-links plus same-class fallbacks.
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Decision support only — verify against a current formulary, NICE, or your local guideline before clinical use.