

The results are reported as the Glasgow Coma Score (the total points from the three tests) and the individual components. When specific tests cannot be performed, they must be reported as "NT" and the total score is not reported. The scale also accounts for situations that prevent appropriate testing (Not Testable). įor example, if a person obeys commands only on their right side, they get a 6 for motor. For each test, the value should be based on the best response that the person being examined can provide. The Glasgow Coma Scale is reported as the combined score (which ranges from 3 to 15) and the score of each test (E for eye, V for Verbal, and M for Motor). Paralysis/ hemiparesis (acquired causes such as post-stroke, post-neurological injury congenital/innate such as cerebral palsy)Ībnormal extension ( decerebrate posture)įlexion / Withdrawal from painful stimuli

Oriented to time, person, and place, converses normally Intubation, non-oral language disability, linguistic barrierĬonfused and disoriented, but able to answer questions The scores for each of these tests are indicated in the table below.

The Glasgow Coma Scale is used for people above the age of two and composed of three tests: eye, verbal, and motor responses.
