Eye Opening Response“ž
4 points”žSpontaneous open with blinking at baseline”ž
3 points”žTo verbal stimuli, command, speech”ž
2 points”žTo pain only (not applied to face)”ž
1 points”žNo response”ž
Verbal Response“ž
5 points”žOriented
4 points”žConfused conversation, but able to answer questions
3 points”žInappropriate words
2 points”žIncomprehensible speech
1 points”žNo response”ž
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”ž
Total GCS Score & Injury Categorization
3à8″žSevere head injury
9à12 Moderate head injury
13à15 Mild head injury”ž”ž
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention”žwww.bt.cdc.gov/masscasualties/gscale.asp
