Neurology

Glasgow Coma Scale

Quantify level of consciousness after head injury or in any acutely unwell patient.

Version 1974 / 2014 structured approach

Inputs

GCS

15

Mild or no impairment — continue observation and treat the cause.

  • E4 V5 M6

Formula

GCS = Eye (1-4) + Verbal (1-5) + Motor (1-6); range 3-15

Lancet · 1974

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