TBI - 3 Flashcards
ranchos los amigos cognitive scale revised
examines changes in behavior after brain injury
ranchos los amigos has
10 stages (3 of which are related to coma)
ranchos los amigos –> stages
usually pts follow these stages
2 or more stages may be seen at one time
length of each stage varies
level 1
no response
total assistance
level 1 is
complete absence of observable change in behavior
when presented w/ visual, auditory, tactile, proprioceptive, vestibular or painful stimuli
what does level 1 need
regular stimulation
do not shout at pt
level 2
generalized response
total assistance
what does level 2 demonstrate
generalized reflex response to painful stimuli
what does a level 2 respond to
external stimuli w/ physiological changes
generalized gross body movement
not purposeful vocalization
what may a level 2 do
be awake for brief periods
need to stimulate the pt
allow plenty of time for rxn
level 3
localized response
total assistance
what does a level 3 do
reacts more but not all the time
what does a level 3 demonstrate
w/drawal or vocalization to painful stimuli
pt is more aware of their body
what does level 3 respond to
discomfort
inconsistently follows 1 step commands
may respond to some people but not others
goals of level 3
increase attention to task
follow commands
use objects in a simple way
problem of levels 1-3
decreased response to the environment
goals of levels 1-3
prevent sensory deprivation
prevent contractures, decubiti, DVTs and pneumonia
elicit responses to sensory stimuli
increase frequency, rate, duration, quality of responses
what do we provide w/ levels 1-3
family education
level 4
confused/agitated
maximal assistance
what is level 4
severe internal confusion and inability to filter out external stimuli
what does level 4 result in
pt’s disruptive exaggerated behavior
how is the pt at level 4
alert
becomes more active (heightened state)
safety is a concern
restless
what may we perform with a level 4
motor activities w/o apparent purpose
sitting, reaching, walking
the pt is unable to –> level 4
focus
process
interpret
how long does level 4 last
2-4 weeks
goals of level 4
decrease agitation
assist pt to control behavior
keep pt safe
increase attention to the environment
strategies for level 4
use a quiet room
be consistent
model calm behavior
be reassuring
allow freedom of movement
structured setting w/ little demands
medications sparingly
what do we provide w/ level 4
pt and family education
level 5
confused, inappropriate, non-agitated
maximal assistance
how is the pt in level 5
may still become agitated in response to external stimulation &/or lack of environmental structure
what will the pt do at level 5
follow simple commands
attention span–> level 5
decreased
speech –> level 5
tangential
use of jargon