Definitions of Severity of Head Trauma at Boston Children’s Hospital | |
Minor Head Trauma | Characterized by all of the following: GCS 14–15, No fracture signs of the skull base, No focal neurologic deficit |
Major Head Trauma | Characterized by one or more of the following: GCS ≤ 13, Skull base fracture signs, Depressive fracture of the cranial vault, Focal neurological deficits (sensory, motor, visual, verbal), Post-traumatic seizure |
Severe Head Trauma | Major head trauma with a GCS ≤ 8 or rapid deterioration of the state of consciousness and must include the involvement of the anesthetist for airway management |
Definitions of Severity of Head Trauma at Institute for Maternal and Child Health IRCCS Burlo Garofolo | |
Minor Head Trauma | Patients with a GCS 14–15 |
Major Head Trauma | Patients with a GCS ≤ 13, including those with any altered mental status or loss of consciousness |
Severe Head Trauma | Patient with a GCS ≤ 8 or rapid deterioration of the state of consciousness and need for an anesthetist for airway management. |