The Glasgow Coma Scale and other neurological observations.

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  • C Waterhouse
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The 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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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Nursing standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)

دوره 19 33  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2005