Glasgow Coma Scale
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In the neurological physical examination, the Glasgow Coma Scale is a "scale that assesses the response to stimuli in patients with craniocerebral injuries. The parameters are eye opening, motor response, and verbal response."[1]
Elements of the scale
One must be aware of the limitations of the scale; a corpse still scores 3.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eyes | Does not open eyes | Opens eyes in response to painful stimuli | Opens eyes in response to voice | Opens eyes spontaneously | N/A | N/A |
| Verbal | Makes no sounds | Incomprehensible sounds | Utters inappropriate words | Confused, disoriented | Oriented, converses normally | N/A |
| Motor | Makes no movements | Extension to painful stimuli (decerebrate rigidity) |
Abnormal flexion to painful stimuli (decorticate rigidity) |
Flexion / Withdrawal to painful stimuli | Localizes painful stimuli | Obeys Commands |
References
- ↑ Anonymous (2023), Glasgow Coma Scale (English). Medical Subject Headings. U.S. National Library of Medicine.