Neurology
Glasgow Coma Scale
Record eye, verbal, and best motor responses with the component notation.
Intended population: Patients with testable standard GCS responses. Use a pediatric adaptation for preverbal children.
- Check sedation, paralysis, intubation, language, sensory barriers, and local injuries. Record an untestable component as NT instead of assigning 1.
- A total does not establish a diagnosis or replace airway and resuscitation assessment.
Sources and scoring references
Official Glasgow Coma Scale structured assessment aid ↗Implementation references reviewed October 28, 2026. Verify applicability and unusual or treatment-changing results against the linked references and local guidance.