Glasgow Coma Scale Motor Score Predicts Need for Tracheostomy After Decompressive Craniectomy for Traumatic Brain Injury.
Andrew R GuillotteAaron BrakeDomenico GattozziKushal ShahPublished in: Korean journal of neurotrauma (2023)
GCS motor score of 5 or less on POD 5 of decompressive craniectomy is a useful screening threshold for selecting patients who may benefit from tracheostomy, or may be potential candidates for extubation.