GCS Flashcards
1
Q
Eye opening response
A
4 = spontaneous
3 = to verbal stimuli
2 = to pain
1 = none
2
Q
Verbal Response
A
5 = oriented
4 = confused
3 = inappropriate words
2 = incoherent
1 = none
3
Q
Motor response
A
6 = obeys commands
5 = localizes to pain
4 = withdraws from pain
3 = flexion to pain (decorticate)
2 = extension to pain (decerebrate)
1 = none
4
Q
Decorticate
A
hands tuned inwards, arms folded in, feet and legs extended out
5
Q
Decerebrate
A
arms and legs held straight out in extension, toes pointed downward, head and neck arched and extended backward