Other methods for determining severity of brain injury
| Severity of brain injury | Glasgow score | Duration of coma | Duration of post- traumatic amnesia |
|---|---|---|---|
Mild |
13 -15 |
<15 minutes |
<6 hours |
Moderate |
8 -12 |
15 minutes – 6 hours |
6 - 24 hours |
Severe |
<7 |
6 hours – 2 days |
24 hours – 1 week |
| Severity of disability | Duration of coma | Duration of post-traumatic amnesia |
|---|---|---|
Mild |
<20 minutes |
<I hour |
Moderate to severe |
>20 minutes |
>1 hour |
Note: coma defined as Glasgow coma score of 9 or less.
