Levels of Consciousness (LOC)

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Last updated 2:14 AM on 7/23/23
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Alert
awake or readily aroused

* oriented, fully aware of external and internal stimuli and responds appropriately
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Lethargic (or Somnolent)
not fully alert, drifts off to sleep when not stimulated

* can be aroused to name when called in normal voice but looks drowsy
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Obtunded
sleeps most of the time, difficult to arouse

* needs loud shout or vigorous shake; confused when aroused
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Stupor (or Semi Coma)
spontaneously unconscious

* responds only to persistent and vigorous shake or pain
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Coma
completely unconscious

* no response to pain or any external or internal stimuli