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Eye Opening Response
4 pointsSpontaneous open with blinking at baseline
3 pointsTo verbal stimuli, command, speech
2 pointsTo pain only (not applied to face)
1 pointsNo response
Verbal Response
5 pointsOriented
4 pointsConfused conversation, but able to answer questions
3 pointsInappropriate words
2 pointsIncomprehensible speech
1 pointsNo response
Motor Response
6 points Obeys commands for movement
5 points Purposeful movement to painful stimulus
4 points Withdraws in response to pain
3 points Flexion in response to pain (decorticate posturing)
2 points Extension response in response to pain (decerebrate posturing)
1 points No response
Total GCS Score & Injury Categorization
3Ï8Severe head injury
9Ï12 Moderate head injury
13Ï15 Mild head injury
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Preventionwww.bt.cdc.gov/masscasualties/gscale.asp
