| Eye Opening |
|
|
Spontaneous |
Opens eyes on own |
E 4 |
|
Speech |
Opens eyes when asked to in a loud voice |
3 |
|
Pain |
Opens eyes upon pressure |
2 |
|
Pain |
Does not open eyes |
1 |
 |
| Best Motor Response |
|
|
Commands |
Follows simple commands |
M 6 |
|
Pain |
Pulls examiner's hand away upon pressure |
5 |
|
Pain |
Pulls a part of body away upon pressure |
4 |
|
Pain |
Flexes body inappropriately to pain (decorticate posturing) |
3 |
|
Pain |
Body becomes rigid in an extended position upon pressure (decerebrate posturing) |
2 |
|
Pain |
Has no motor response |
1 |
|
| Verbal Response (talking) |
|
|
Speech |
Carries on a conversation correctly and tells examiner where he/she is, who he/she is, and the month and year |
5 |
|
Speech |
Seems confused or disoriented |
4 |
|
Speech |
Talks so examiner can understand patient but makes no sense |
3 |
|
Speech |
Makes sounds that examiner cannot understand |
2 |
|
Speech |
Makes no noise |
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
Severity Scale Rating:
3-8 Severe
9-12 Moderate
13-15 Mild |
