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For further information and video demonstration visit www.glasgowcomascale.org. Graphic design by Margaret Frej based on layout and illustrations from Medical Illustration M I 268093 (c) Sir Graham Teasdale 2015.
The Glasgow Coma Scale was described in 1974 by Graham Teasdale and Bryan Jennett as a way to communicate about the level of consciousness of patients with an acute brain injury.
Teasdale G, Jennett B. "Assessment of coma and impaired consciousness. A practical scale." The Lancet 13;2(7872):81-4, 1974.
Jun 12, 2023 · The Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) is used to objectively describe the extent of impaired consciousness in all types of acute medical and trauma patients. The scale assesses patients according to three aspects of responsiveness: eye-opening, motor, and verbal responses.
The GCS is a 15-point scoring system designed to objectively assess cortical cerebral function in conjunction with pupillary function and limb strength assessment. It aims to remove both personal interpretations of a patient's condition and confusing descriptors.
Based on motor responsiveness, verbal performance, and eye opening to appropriate stimuli, the Glascow Coma Scale was designed and should be used to assess the depth and duration coma and impaired consciousness.
GCS: BEST Motor Response. response is documented localizing spontaneously do NOT use painful. obeying commands, place in neutral position and restraints before. necessary, use central pain to eliciting spinal reflex. flexion flexion.
Glasgow Coma Score. Best Eye Response (E). (4) 4 = Eyes open spontaneously. 3 = Eye opening to verbal command. 2 = Eye opening to pain. 1 = No eye opening.
Glasgow Coma Scale. Serial findings should be documented on a coma scale chart. The observations can then be clearly communicated and the trends rapidly appreciated so that any improvement or deterioration in a patient’s condition can be seen.
Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS): Adult and Pediatric Combined GCS. Note: Modifications for age appropriate response for infant/young children. EYE OPENING RESPONSE. 4 pts = Open spontaneously. 3 pts = To verbal stimuli. To speech, to shout. 2 pts = To painful stimuli. 1 pt = No response. BEST VERBAL RESPONSE.
