The GCS is a universal scoring system for level of consciousness. The lowest score is 3.
Eye Response4: spontaneous 3: opens eyes to commands 2: opens to pain 1: no eye opening
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Verbal Response5: oriented 4: confused 3: inappropriate words 2: incomprehensible sounds 1: nil |
Motor Response6: obeys commands 5: localizes to pain 4: withdraws from pain 3: abnormal flexion to pain (decorticate) 2: abnormal extension to pain (decerebrate) 1: no response |
Four eyes; V = five
GCS is based on best response; a hemiparalyzed person will receive full marks