The MACE is designed to assess and evaluate acute concussions, particularly in a military setting.
The MACE focuses on cognitive screening, symptom evaluation, and neurological screening, not physical endurance testing.
Asking patients to recall a list of words helps assess their short-term memory and attention, which are often affected by concussions.
Significant cognitive impairment observed during the MACE indicates the need for immediate advanced medical evaluation to rule out serious injury.
The MACE should be administered as soon as possible after a suspected concussion to ensure timely assessment and intervention.
A severe headache during a MACE evaluation may indicate a more serious injury requiring immediate medical attention.
Balance tests assess coordination and equilibrium, which can be affected by a concussion.
Memory recall is a key cognitive function tested during the MACE to assess the impact of a concussion.
Headache is a common symptom assessed during the MACE neurological examination for concussion.
The neurological screening portion of the MACE includes assessment of muscle strength and coordination to check for neurological deficits.
Verbal memory tests are included in the MACE to evaluate cognitive function following a concussion.