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Coma and Reduced Consciousness

Assessment and management of reduced consciousness (GCS).

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGP (General Practitioner)
Last reviewed: 30 August 2025
NeurologyCritical CareEmergency Medicine

Clinical Guidelines

NICE guideline [NG128]
National
NICE guideline [NG232]
National
Prolonged disorders of consciousness following sudden onset brain injury
National

Recent iatroX Q&As

  • What initial assessments should I perform for a patient presenting with reduced consciousness to determine the underlying cause?Updated: 8/22/2025
  • How can I effectively use the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) to assess the severity of reduced consciousness in my patients?Updated: 8/22/2025
  • What are the key indications for urgent referral to secondary care in patients with altered levels of consciousness?Updated: 8/22/2025
  • What management strategies should I implement for a patient with a GCS score of less than 8 in a primary care setting?Updated: 8/22/2025
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