MACE Administration & Scoring Flashcards
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What does the acronym MACE stand for in military medicine?
Answer: Military Acute Concussion Evaluation
MACE stands for Military Acute Concussion Evaluation, the standardized tool used by military medical personnel to screen for concussion.
What is the total maximum score possible on the MACE cognitive (SAC) assessment?
Answer: 30
The MACE cognitive assessment (based on the SAC) has a maximum total score of 30 points across orientation, immediate memory, concentration, and delayed recall.
How many words are used in the Immediate Memory word list on the MACE?
Answer: 5
The MACE uses a list of 5 words for the Immediate Memory trials, each scored for correct recall per trial.
How many trials are administered during the Immediate Memory portion of the MACE?
Answer: 3
The Immediate Memory section uses 3 learning trials of the same 5-word list, yielding a maximum of 15 points.
Which MACE score on the SAC is the cutoff considered positive for concussion?
Answer: Less than or equal to 25
A SAC score of 25 or below (≤25) is considered a positive screen for concussion on the MACE.
Who is authorized to administer the MACE in a military setting?
Answer: Trained medical personnel such as corpsmen, medics, PAs, and physicians
The MACE is designed to be administered by trained military medical personnel including combat medics, corpsmen, physician assistants, and physicians.
Which section of the MACE gathers information about the circumstances of the potential injury event?
Answer: History
The History section of the MACE documents the mechanism of injury, LOC, amnesia, and other event-related details that contextualize the injury.