Neurology Calculators
Neurological scales and tools
Tools for neurological assessment and stroke.
Available Calculators
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What are Neurology Calculators?
Neurology calculators are specialized clinical tools that assist neurologists and multidisciplinary teams in assessing patients with neurological disorders, risk stratification, and therapeutic decision-making. They enable the application of scales such as the Glasgow Coma Scale for consciousness assessment, NIHSS for stroke evaluation, and scales for Parkinson's or Alzheimer's. Based on neurology society guidelines, clinical studies, and validated protocols, these calculators are essential for the acute and chronic management of neurological diseases, monitoring evolution, and communicating prognosis.
When to Use These Tools
- Initial assessment of patients with altered consciousness (Glasgow)
- Severity stratification of ischemic stroke (NIHSS)
- Monitoring progression of neurodegenerative diseases
- Seizure and epilepsy risk assessment
- Decision on interventions in neurological emergencies
- Prognosis communication in brain injuries
Clinical Benefits
Frequently Asked Questions
How to interpret the Glasgow Coma Scale?
The Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) evaluates eye opening, verbal response, and motor response. Scores range from 3 (deep coma) to 15 (fully conscious). A score ≤8 indicates coma and the need for intubation. It is crucial for initial assessment of traumatic brain injury and other brain lesions.
What is NIHSS and when to use it?
NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) is a 15-item scale that evaluates neurological deficit in patients with acute stroke. Scores range from 0 (no deficit) to 42 (severe deficit). It is used to determine stroke severity, guide treatment decisions (e.g., thrombolysis), and monitor evolution.
Do neurological calculators replace physical examination?
No. Scales and calculators are complementary tools that standardize and quantify findings, but never replace specific neurological examination, detailed history, and the neurologist's clinical judgment. They should be interpreted in the global clinical context of the patient.