Assessing Severity of TBI in MWDs
A modified veterinary Glasgow Coma Scale (GSC) (Table 22) is validated for use in dogs.7 Data is limited, however, correlating long-term outcome (i.e. prognostication) with initial or serial assessment of GCS in dogs.
- As with people, the lower the total GCS, the worse the TBI and the lower the expected survival with neurological function intact.
- Limited use in veterinary trauma patients has allowed development of suggested prognoses based on the MVGCS (See Table 23). HCPs should use this guidance when assessing severity of TBI and resource allocation.
Table 22. Modified Veterinary Glasgow Coma Scale