Abstract
Neurological observations are a vital part of clinical assessment of the child in hospital,
they are designed to identify indications of new or further brain injury. Nursing
neurological observations consist of the AVPU, Glasgow Coma scale, pupillary
response, and limb movement & strength assessment. The Glasgow Coma scale is a
system to assess function and consciousness in patients at risk of neurological
deterioration, it was originally created in 1974 by Jennett and Teasdale and was
adapted by Tatman et al. in 1997 for children and infants. It has become an integral
part of the clinical assessment of children with brain injuries of all mechanisms.
they are designed to identify indications of new or further brain injury. Nursing
neurological observations consist of the AVPU, Glasgow Coma scale, pupillary
response, and limb movement & strength assessment. The Glasgow Coma scale is a
system to assess function and consciousness in patients at risk of neurological
deterioration, it was originally created in 1974 by Jennett and Teasdale and was
adapted by Tatman et al. in 1997 for children and infants. It has become an integral
part of the clinical assessment of children with brain injuries of all mechanisms.
| Original language | English |
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| Journal | Nursing children and young people |
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| Publication status | Published (VoR) - 17 Jul 2023 |