An 11-year-old boy fell from his bicycle and hit his head on the pavement. He is found to be fully oriented and cooperative, following commands, and opening his eyes to speech. An hour later, he is noted to have incomprehensible vocalization, an abnormal flexion posture, and only opens his eyes to a pressure stimulus. Which of the following “initial to follow up” Glasgow Coma Scale score sequences best represent this patient’s neurological deterioration?
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Question of the Week #218
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