GCS = E+V+M
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ADULT AND > 12 YEARS
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PAEDIATRIC SCALE
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EYES (E)
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- Spontaneously 4
- To verbal command 3
- To pain 2
- None 1
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- Spontaneously 4
- To verbal command 3
- To pain 2
- None 1
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VERBAL (V) RESPONSE
pre-verbal children
INTUBATED CHILDREN
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- Orientated 5
- Confused 4
- Inappropriate words 3
- Incomprehensible sounds 2
- No verbal response 1
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- Alert, words to usual ability 5
- Less than usual ability/ irritable cry 4
- Cries inappropriately 3
- Occasionally whimpers or moans 2
- No vocal response 1
- Spontaneous normal facial activity 5
- Less than usual spontaneous activity 4
- Vigorous grimace to pain 3
- Mild grimace to pain 2
- No response to pain 1
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MOTOR (M) RESPONSE
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- Obeys commands 6
- Localises pain 5
- Normal withdrawal 4
- Abnormal flexion to pain 3
- Abnormal extension to pain 2
- None 1
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- Spontaneous movements 6
- Localises pain 5
- Normal withdrawal to pain 4
- Abnormal flexion to pain(decorticate) 3
- Abnormal extension to pain(decerebrate) 2
- None 1
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