GCS Flashcards
1
Q
what is GCS measured out of?
A
15
2
Q
at what GCS is intervention required?
A
8 or below someone is unlikely to be able to maintain their own airway and so urgent intubation should be considered
3
Q
what are the aspects of GCS?
A
eye opening
verbal response
motor response
4
Q
what is eye opening scored out of?
A
4
5
Q
what is verbal response scored out of ?
A
5
6
Q
what is motor response scored out of?
A
6
7
Q
eye opening score 1
A
no eyes opening
8
Q
eye opening score 2
A
opens to pain
9
Q
eye opening score 3
A
opens to speech
10
Q
eye opening score 4
A
spontaneous
11
Q
verbal response score 1
A
no response
12
Q
verbal response score 2
A
responds with sounds
13
Q
verbal response score 3
A
responds with full words
14
Q
verbal response score 4
A
responds with confused speech
15
Q
verbal response score 5
A
responds with orientated speech
