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Aneurysm, Brain (cont.)

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The Glascow Coma Scale

The Glasgow Coma Scale is a quick test that is done to assess the basic wakefulness of a patient. It can also help document the level of coma if the patient is not completely awake. This scoring system focuses on eye opening, speech, and movement.

Glasgow Coma Scale
Eye Opening
Spontaneous - 4
To loud voice - 3
To pain - 2
None - 1
Verbal Response
Oriented - 5
Confused, Disoriented - 4
Inapprpriate words - 3
Incomprehensible words - 2
None - 1
Motor Response
Obeys commands - 6
Localizes pain - 5
Withdraws from pain - 4
Abnormal flexion posturing - 3
Extensor posturing - 2
None - 1

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