Coma Recovery Scale (Revised)

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The Coma Recovery Scale [CRS-R] , also known as the JFK Coma Recovery Scale - Revised, is used to assess patients with a disorder of consciousness, commonly coma[1].

It may be used to differentiate between vegetative state (VS) and minimally conscious state (MCS)[2].

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Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

Stroke (CVA)

Brain Tumour

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  1. Giacino, J. T., K. Kalmar and J. Whyte (2004). "The JFK Coma Recovery Scale-Revised: measurement characteristics and diagnostic utility." Arch Phys Med Rehabil 85(12): 2020-9
  2. Diagnostic accuracy of the vegetative and minimally conscious state: Clinical consensus versus standardized neurobehavioral assessment Schnakers C, Vanhaudenhuyse A, Giacino J, et al. "Diagnostic accuracy of the vegetative and minimally conscious state: Clinical consensus versus standardized neurobehavioral assessment". BMC Neurol. 2009; 9:35.