Glasgow Coma Scale

Level of consciousness

Glasgow Coma Scale

Level of consciousness

Eye opening
Verbal response
Best motor response
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Report the three components separately as well — the total hides which domain is impaired.

Source: Teasdale G, Jennett B. Assessment of coma and impaired consciousness. Lancet 1974;304(7872):81-84.Open

Interpretation

  • 3–8 — severe — Consider airway protection.
  • 9–12 — moderate
  • 13–15 — mild

Report the three components separately as well — the total hides which domain is impaired.

Source: Teasdale G, Jennett B. Assessment of coma and impaired consciousness. Lancet 1974;304(7872):81-84.

These tools do not replace clinical judgement. Interpret the result in the context of the whole patient.