Pediatric GCS
Eye response
4 = Open spontaneously
3 = Open to verbal stimuli
2 = Open to pain only
1 = No response
Verbal response
5 = Smiles, follows objects, interacts
4 = Cries but consolable, inappropriate interactions
3 = Inconsistently inconsolable, moaning
2 = Inconsolable, agitated
1 = No verbal response
Motor response
6 = Moves spontaneously or purposefully
5 = Withdraws from touch
4 = Withdraws from pain
3 = Flexor posturing to pain
2 = Extensor posturing to pain
1 = No motor response
References
Neurologic evaluation and support in the child with an acute brain insult. Pediatr Ann. 1986 Jan;15(1):16-22
doi:
10.3928/0090-4481-19860101-05
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