Glasgow Coma Scale Flashcards
1
Q
What is the Glasgow Coma Scale based on?
A
eyes, verbal response and motor response
2
Q
What is the maximum & minimum GCS score?
A
15/15, 3/15
3
Q
When someone has a score of 8/15 or below then you need to consider what?
A
securing their airway as there is a risk they are not able to maintaining it on their own
4
Q
How many points can you get in each category of the GCS?
A
Eyes 1 - 4
Verbal responses 1 - 5
Motor 1 - 6
5
Q
How do you score the eyes section of GCS?
A
Eyes respond to: Spontaneously = 4 Speech = 3 Pain = 2 None = 1
6
Q
How do you score the verbal section of GCS?
A
Verbal response to: Orientated = 5 Confused conversation = 4 Inappropriate words = 3 Incomprehensible sounds = 2 None = 1
7
Q
How do you score the motor section of GCS?
A
Motor response Obeys commands = 6 Localises pain = 5 Normal flexion = 4 Abnormal flexion = 3 Extends = 2 None = 1
