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.
The body's initial responses to dehydration are thirst to increase water intake along with decreased urine output to try to conserve water. The urine will become concentrated and more yellow in color. As the level of water loss increases, more symptoms can become apparent. The following are further signs and symptoms of dehydration: dry mouth. the eyes stop making tears. sweating may stop. muscle cramps. nausea and vomiting.