Brain Injury Prognosis

Survival from a traumatic adult brain injury patient, with an initial Glasgow Coma Score of 3-5, can be expected in what percentage of patients:

a) 2-5%
b) 15-20%
c) 40-50%
d) 70-80%

Answer: b.

See Fast Fact #239 Prognostication in Severe Brain Injury in Adults