Glasgow Coma Scale measures the consciousness level in a head injury patient. It ranks eye-opening response, verbal response, and motor response. A score less than eight indicates severe head injury, a score between 9 to 12 defines moderate head injury, and between 13 to 15 means mild head injury.
Coma and Sedation Scales - Role in the Emergency Room
Coma and sedation scoring systems help to assess the patient’s condition and guide clinical decision-making and management in medical emergencies.