Glasgow Coma Scale

The Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) is a clinical tool used to assess and quantify a person’s level of consciousness following a brain injury. It evaluates three key aspects of responsiveness: eye opening, verbal response, and motor response, assigning scores that help medical professionals determine the severity of the injury and guide treatment decisions. Widely used in emergency and critical care settings, the GCS provides a standardized method to monitor changes in neurological status over time.