What is the Glasgow Coma Scale? The Scale was described in 1974 by Graham Teasdale and Bryan Jennett (Assessment of coma and impaired consciousness. A practical scale. Lancet 1974; 2:81-4.) as a way to communicate about the level of consciousness of patients with an acute brain injury. The findings using the scale guide initial decision making and monitor trends in responsiveness that are important in signalling the need for new actions.
The presence of rhabdomyolysis is also a sign of Hypokalemia. Rhabdomyolysis symptoms include: Painful, swollen, bruised, or tender areas of the body. Muscle weakness or trouble moving arms or legs. General feelings of illness. Nausea or vomiting. Confusion, dehydration, fever, or lack of consciousness.
When the body becomes dehydrated, a variety of symptoms can occur, including weakness, dizziness, decreased urination and heart palpitations, according to WebMD. Dehydration occurs when the body loses more fluids than it takes in. Additional signs of dehydration include increased thirst, swollen tongue and an inability to sweat. Continue Reading.