coma assessment

Coma assessment involves checking a person's responsiveness, brain function, and ability to respond to stimuli. Healthcare professionals evaluate alertness, eye movement, and reactions to commands or light pressure. The Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) is commonly used, scoring eye opening, movement, and speech responses to categorize the level of consciousness. This helps determine the severity, monitor changes over time, and guide treatment. The goal is to understand how well the brain is functioning and to identify any potential causes or complications needing urgent attention.