Score

Glasgow Coma Scale

New

Eye + Verbal + Motor (3-15). Record components, e.g. E3 V4 M5.

Eye opening

E3

Verbal response

V4

Motor response

M5

GCS

12 /15

E3 V4 M5

Moderate (9-12)

Severe (3-8): protect the airway
Moderate (9-12)
Mild (13-15)

Formula

eye + verbal + motor

Notes

If a component is untestable (e.g. intubated), record NT/T and do not sum.

References

  1. Teasdale G, et al. The Glasgow Coma Scale at 40 years: standing the test of time. Lancet Neurol 2014;13:844-54.

Used in

ABCDE approach to the deteriorating patientApproach to coma (GCS and FOUR score)ICP and CPP targets: tiered managementSevere TBI care (BTF 4th edition)Post-craniotomy careAcute liver failure and King's College criteria

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