Coma and GCS Flashcards
1
Q
What does consciousness depend upon being intact?
A
Reticuloendothelial system
2
Q
What are the 3 things checked on GCS scoring?
A
Movement- /6
Eyes- /4
Verbal -/5
3
Q
What is GCS scored out of?
A
15
4
Q
What are the scores for eyes?
A
Spontaneous eye opening- 4
Eye opening to sound- 3
Eye opening to pain- 2
No eye opening- 1
5
Q
What are the scores for verbal response?
A
Orientated = 5 Confused = 4 Inappropriate words = 3 Sounds= 2 None = 1
6
Q
What are the scores for motor response?
A
Follows commands = 6 Localises to pain = 5 Withdraws from pain = 4 Abnormal flexion of upper limbs= 3 Abnormal extension= 2 None = 1
