Glasgow coma scale Flashcards
1
Q
max points
A
15
2
Q
min points
A
3
3
Q
what are the 3 components of GCS
A
motor response
verbal response
eye opening
4
Q
what is motor response out of
A
6
5
Q
6 points for motor response
A
obeys commands
6
Q
5 points for motor response
A
localises to pain
7
Q
4 points for motor response
A
withdraws from pain
8
Q
3 points for motor response
A
abnormal flexion to pain (decorticate posture - arms flexed over chest)
9
Q
2 points for motor response
A
extending to pain
10
Q
1 point for motor response
A
no motor response to pain
11
Q
max score for verbal response
A
5 (voice has 5 letters)
12
Q
5 points for verbal response
A
orientated
13
Q
4 points for verbal response
A
confused
14
Q
3 points for verbal response
A
words
15
Q
2 points for verbal response
A
sounds
