GCS

Question 1

What three categories are assessed in the Glasgow Coma Scale when determining conscious level?

Answer 1

• Eye opening;
• Verbal response; and
• Motor response.

Question 2

Do you need to modify the response for paediatric pts?

Answer 2

Yes

Question 3

List the different categories, response & score for an adult

Answer 3

Eye opening (4)
• Spontaneous                 4 
• Reacts to speech          3
• Reacts to pain                2
• No response                   1

Verbal response (5)
• Orientated                         5
• Confused                           4
• Inappropriate words        3
• Incomprehensible            2
• No response                      1

Motor response (6)
• Obeys commands             6
• Localises to pain               5
• Withdraws from pain        4
• Flexion (decorticate)         3
• Extension (decerbrate)     2
• No response                       1