Isnaji, Nardhina S.

is a neurological scale that aims to

give a reliable, objective way of recording the conscious state of a person for initial as well as subsequent assessment.

3 (deep coma) to 15 (normal)

Scores range from

Eye Opening (E) 4= Spontaneous 3= To voice 2= To pain 1= None

Verbal Response (V) 5= Oriented 4= Disoriented conversation 3= Inappropriate words 2= Incomprehensible sounds 1= None

Motor Response (M) 6= Obeys Command 5= Localizes to pain 4= Withdraws to pain 3= Flexion 2= Extension 1= None

Total = E+V+M

SCORE 5 4 3

2 to 5 yrs Appropriate words or phrases Inappropriate words Persistent cries and/or screams Grunts No response

0 to 23 mos Smiles or coos appropriately Cries and consolable Persistent inappropriate crying &/or screaming Grunts or is agitated or restless No response

2 1

Generally, brain injury is classified as: Severe with GCS 8 Moderate GCS 9 - 12 Minor GCS 13.