1
Q
What three categories are assessed in the Glasgow Coma Scale when determining conscious level?
A
- Eye opening;
- Verbal response; and
- Motor response.
2
Q
Do you need to modify the response for paediatric pts?
A
Yes
3
Q
List the different categories, response & score for an adult
A
Eye opening (4) • Spontaneous 4 • Reacts to speech 3 • Reacts to pain 2 • No response 1
Verbal response (5) • Orientated 5 • Confused 4 • Inappropriate words 3 • Incomprehensible 2 • No response 1
Motor response (6) • Obeys commands 6 • Localises to pain 5 • Withdraws from pain 4 • Flexion (decorticate) 3 • Extension (decerbrate) 2 • No response 1
