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- The Glascow Coma Scale (GCS) was originally derived from data from adult head injuries; its use is therefore not always applicable or reliable in non-traumatic cases (particularly those which are complex) or children under a certain age.
- Scoring Range = 3 to 15.
- Severe is less than 9.
- Scores of 8 or less should prompt strong consideration for airway management via intubation.
- The motor score is the most predictive and clinically useful component.
- See GCS Score below:
EYE OPENING
4 = spontaneous
3 = to voice
2 = to pain
1 = none
VERBAL RESPONSE
5 = orientated
4 = confused
3 = inappropriate
2 = incomprehensible
1 = none
MOTOR RESPONSE
6 = obeys command
5 = localizes pain
4 = withdraw to pain
3 = decorticate
2 = decerebrate
1 = none