Glasgow Coma Scale

Name: Glasgow Coma Scale
Creator: Daniel Diaz-Gil, MD
Keywords: GCS, Glasgow, coma, scale, consciousness, neurological, trauma, head injury, brain injury, eye opening, verbal, motor, pediatric, preverbal, infant

Pediatric Glasgow Coma Scale with modified verbal scale for infants

Clinically Verified· 6 tests

For educational and informational purposes only. Verify all results before clinical application.

Age Group *

Select Infant (<2 yr) to use the modified preverbal verbal scale (James 1985)

Eye Opening *

Verbal Response *

Motor Response *

References

Teasdale G, Jennett B. Assessment of coma and impaired consciousness. Lancet. 1974;2(7872):81-84.[DOI]
James HE, Trauner DA. The Glasgow Coma Scale. In: James HE, Anas NG, Perkin RM, eds. Brain Insults in Infants and Children. Grune & Stratton; 1985:179-182.

Reviewed by Daniel Diaz-Gil, MD · Last updated March 2026

Medical disclaimer

This tool is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional clinical judgment. Always independently verify results before making clinical decisions.

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