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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

Glasgow Coma Scale
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

  1. ↑ Anonymous, (2008) Glasgow Coma Scale (English). Medical Subject Headings. U.S. National Library of Medicine.


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