About This Calculator
Author
Graham Teasdale and Bryan Jennett
First Published
1974
Evidence
Standard of care in trauma and critical care
Category
Neurology
Original Study
Assessment of coma and impaired consciousness (Lancet, 1974)
About
The Glasgow Coma Scale assesses level of consciousness via eye, verbal, and motor responses, scoring 3 (deep coma) to 15 (fully alert).
Clinical Use
Trauma, stroke, and altered mental status. Limited by intubation, sedation, and language barriers.
