Glasglow Coma Scale

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What is the purpose of the Glasgow Coma Scale?

To assess consciousness level and TBI severity based on eye, motor, and verbal responses.

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What are the eye-opening scores on the GCS?

4 = spontaneous, 3 = to speech, 2 = to pain, 1 = none.

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What are the motor response scores on the GCS?

6 = obeys commands, 5 = localizes pain, 4 = withdraws, 3 = abnormal flexion, 2 = extension, 1 = none.

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What are the verbal response scores on the GCS?

5 = oriented, 4 = confused, 3 = inappropriate words, 2 = incomprehensible sounds, 1 = none.

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How is total GCS interpreted?

13-15 = mild injury, 9-12 = moderate, 3-8 = severe brain injury.