GCS Flashcards
1
Q
What are the eye opening signs used in the GCS?
A
- Spontaneous (4)
- To sound (3)
- To pressure (2)
- None (1)
- Non-testable (NT) (i.e. if eyes are swollen shut)
2
Q
What is the verbal response used in the GCS?
A
- Orientated (5)
- Confused (4)
- Words (3)
- Sounds (2)
- None (1)
- Non-testable (NT) (i.e. if patient is intubated)
3
Q
What is the motor response used in the GCS?
A
- Obeys commands (6)
- Localising (5)
- Normal flexion (4)
- Abnormal flexion (3)
- Extension (2)
- None (1)
- Non-testable (0) (i.e. if patient has received muscle relaxants, spinal injury)
4
Q
How is head injury classified using GCS?
A
- Minor – GCS 14-15
- Moderate – GCS 9-13
- Severe GCS <8
