Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS)
A standardized system for assessing the degree of impaired consciousness
Eye Response (E)
4 - Opens eyes spontaneously
4
3 - Opens eyes to verbal command
3
2 - Opens eyes to pain
2
1 - No eye opening
1
Verbal Response (V)
5 - Oriented (normal conversation)
5
4 - Confused (disoriented conversation)
4
3 - Inappropriate words (random speech)
3
2 - Incomprehensible sounds (moaning)
2
1 - No verbal response
1
Motor Response (M)
6 - Obeys commands (normal movement)
6
5 - Localizes to pain (purposeful movement)
5
4 - Withdraws from pain (normal flexion)
4
3 - Abnormal flexion (decorticate posturing)
3
2 - Abnormal extension (decerebrate posturing)
2
1 - No motor response
1
GCS Total Score
0
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