GCS

Question 1

Eye opening response

Answer 1

4 = spontaneous
3 = to verbal stimuli
2 = to pain
1 = none

Question 2

Verbal Response

Answer 2

5 = oriented
4 = confused
3 = inappropriate words
2 = incoherent
1 = none

Question 3

Motor response

Answer 3

6 = obeys commands
5 = localizes to pain
4 = withdraws from pain
3 = flexion to pain (decorticate)
2 = extension to pain (decerebrate)
1 = none

Question 4

Decorticate

Answer 4

hands tuned inwards, arms folded in, feet and legs extended out

Question 5

Decerebrate

Answer 5

arms and legs held straight out in extension, toes pointed downward, head and neck arched and extended backward