What does a GCS of 8 mean?

GCS ≤8 indicates severe brain injury and is the threshold for airway protection (intubation). GCS 9-12 is moderate, 13-15 is mild.

What are the three components of GCS?

Eye response (1-4), Verbal response (1-5), Motor response (1-6). Best possible score is 15, minimum is 3.

GCS-Pupils score subtracts 1 or 2 points for non-reactive pupils, improving outcome prediction accuracy.

Calculate GCS score (E+V+M, range 3-15) to assess consciousness level in head injury and neurological emergencies.

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