Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) Calculator
Standardized neurological assessment for level of consciousness
When to use it
Assess and report each eye, verbal and motor component. If any component is not testable (NT), document the assessable responses and the reason; do not calculate a total.
Category
Critical Care
References
- Official Glasgow Coma Scale. Assessment FAQ and not-testable components. https://www.glasgowcomascale.org/faq/
- Teasdale G et al. Assessment of coma and impaired consciousness. A practical scale. Lancet. 1974;2:81-4. PMID: 4136544
- Teasdale G et al. The Glasgow Coma Scale at 40 years: standing the test of time. Lancet Neurol. 2014;13:844-54. PMID: 25030516
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