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Glasgow coma score

Item Response Score
Eye opening None 1
  To pain 2
  To speech 3
  Spontaneous 4
Motor response None 1
 Extension of limbs2
 Abnormal flexion3
 Withdrawal4
 Localises pain5
 Obeys commands6
Verbal responseNone1
 Incomprehensible2
 Inappropriate3
 Confused4
 Orientated5
Severity of brain injury Score
Severe head injury 8 or less
Moderate head injury 9 -12
Mild head injury 13 or more

Amended April 2008