GCS Flashcards
1
Q
What is a GCS?
A
A universal score to assess level of consciousness
2
Q
Total score motor response is out of?
A
/6
3
Q
Total score verbal response is out of?
A
/5
4
Q
Total score eye response is out of?
A
/4
5
Q
What’s the lowest GCS score?
A
3/15
6
Q
When would you intubate?
A
GCS <8 intubate
7
Q
Outline scoring motor response?
A
6 = obeys commands 5 = localises to pain 4 = withdraws to pain 3 = flexor response to pain 2 = extensor response to pain 1 = no response to pain
8
Q
Outline scoring verbal response?
A
5 = orientated (to place, person and time) 4 = confused conversation 3 = inappropriate speech 2 = incomprehensible speech 1 = none
9
Q
Outline scoring eye opening?
A
4 = spontaneous eye opening 3 = opens to speech 2 = opens to pain 1 = none
