The FOUR scale in assessing patients with acute cerebral insufficiency

Treatment and rehabilitation of patients with acute cerebral insufficiency necessitate critical objectives (assessment of brain damage severity and prediction of potential outcomes). Despite the role of this stage, current consciousness assessment methods often lack sufficient accuracy and objectivity. A promising approach is the Full Outline of UnResponsiveness scale (FOUR) providing objective patient evaluation compared to traditional Glasgow Coma scale. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate clinical significance of the FOUR scale for patients with cerebral insufficiency. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A prospective single-center study included 200 patients with acute cerebral insufficiency. Analysis employed ROC curves, logistic regression and correlation methods. RESULTS: 0.0001), as well as prediction of mortality (OR=3.4, 95% CI 2.1-5.6). For patients with chronic consciousness disorders, the FOUR scale showed benefits (AUC=0.936 vs. 0.745 for GCS). CONCLUSION: The FOUR scale represents an optimal monitoring tool for patients with cerebral insufficiency.