When should the EMT calculate a GCS with a patient who suffered a fall of 20 feet from his apartment building?

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The Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) should be calculated as soon as possible after arriving on scene, and en route to the hospital, in order to provide important information to the receiving facility and to track changes in the patient's condition over time. Delaying the calculation until arriving at the hospital or before departing from the scene could result in important information being missed or lost.

When Should the EMT Calculate a GCS with a Patient