Neuro assessment

• Purpose of neuro assessment is to establish a neurological database for pt by

  • comparing overtime
  • deviation indicating either deterioration or improvement in neuro status
  • communicate information with healthcare team
• Motor function

  • hand grasp
  • pronator drift
  • leg raises
• Sensory function

  • use light touch
  • includes arms, forearms, hands, chest, thighs, legs
• Pupillary response:

  • both pupils constrict
  • normal response to light
• Glascow Coma Scale is divided into 3 areas

  • best eye opening (1-4)
  • best verbal response (1-5)
  • best motor response (1-6)
• GCS score ranges from 3-15. 15 is fully alert and 7 or less in considered coma