GCS Flashcards
What is moderate GCS classified as?
Between 9 and 12
What is minor GCS classified as?
13+
What is adult GCS made up of?
E. 4 spontaneous. 3. Open to speech. 2. Open to pain. 1. No eye opening. Verbal. 5. Orientated. 4. Confused conversation. 3. Inappropriate words. 2. Incomprehensible sounds. 1. No verbal. Motor. 6. Obeys commands. 5. Localises to pain. 4.Withdraws from pain. 3.abnormal flexion. 2.Extensor response. 1. No response to pain
How would you
Measure paediatric GCS
Eyes same as adults. Verbal- SCIIN. 5.smiles orientated sounds, follows objects, interacts. 4. Cries but consolable. Inappropriate interactions. 3. Inconsistently inconsolable, moaning. 2. Inconsolable and agitated. 1. No verbal response. Motor 6. Moves spontaneously, 5. Withdraws from touch. 4.withdraws from pain. 3. Abnormal flexion. 2. Extension to pain. 1. No motor response
What is sever GCS classified as?
Below 8