Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS)
Quick and detailed neurological assessment tool.
1. GCS Score Calculation
Eye Opening (E) 0
Verbal Response (V) 0
Motor Response (M) 0
2. Understanding the GCS
The Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) is a neurological scale which aims to give a reliable and objective way of recording the conscious state of a person, primarily in head injury cases. A patient is assessed against the criteria of the scale, and the resulting scores in the three categories are summed up.
Interpretation of GCS Scores:
- **Severe Brain Injury:** $\le 8$ (requires immediate medical attention)
- **Moderate Brain Injury:** $9$ to $12$
- **Minor Brain Injury:** $13$ to $15$
Key Principles:
- The minimum possible score is $\text{GCS } 3$.
- The maximum possible score is $\text{GCS } 15$.
- A score of $E_1V_1M_1$ is not possible, as $E$, $V$, and $M$ are assessed independently. The scoring is often reported in the $E$, $V$, and $M$ components (e.g., $4-5-6 = 15$) for clarity.
GCS Results
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Clinical Interpretation:
Please select a score for each category.