Glasgow coma scale calculator

Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS)

Glasgow Coma Scale Calculator
Component Response Points
Eye Opening (E) Spontaneous +4
To verbal command +3
To pain +2
No eye opening +1
Verbal Response (V) Oriented +5
Confused +4
Inappropriate words +3
Incomprehensible sounds +2
No verbal response +1
Motor Response (M) Obeys commands +6
Localizes pain +5
Withdrawal from pain +4
Flexion to pain (decorticate) +3
Extension to pain (decerebrate) +2
No motor response +1
GCS Score / 15
Interpretation
13–15 Mild brain injury
9–12 Moderate brain injury
3–8 Severe brain injury — consider intubation if unable to protect airway
References
  • Teasdale G, Jennett B. Assessment of coma and impaired consciousness. Lancet. 1974;2:81-84. PMID 4136544.
  • Teasdale G et al. The Glasgow Coma Scale at 40 years. Lancet Neurol. 2014;13:844-854. PMID 25030516.

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