Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) Calculator
Standardised neurological assessment for trauma, stroke, intoxication, and any patient with altered consciousness. Eye + Verbal + Motor scores from 3 to 15.
Eye Opening (E)
Verbal Response (V)
Motor Response (M)
Total GCS Score
15/15
E4 V5 M6 — Mild Head Injury
Clinical Recommendation
Observation. Consider CT if risk factors (LOC, vomiting, seizure, anticoagulants, age >65).
Documentation: Record as "GCS 15/15 (E4V5M6)" — never just the total. The component breakdown is critical for monitoring deterioration.
★ DoctorScribe — AI Medical Scribe
Trauma assessment, captured by voice
DoctorScribe captures GCS components from your bedside dictation: 'GCS E3 V4 M6, total 13.' Auto-classifies severity and adds it to the patient note. Try the demo →
Clinical Disclaimer: GCS may be unreliable in intoxicated, sedated, intubated (verbal scored as 1T), or non-English speakers. Always document component scores (E_V_M_), not just total. For pediatric patients <2 years, use Pediatric GCS. Always verify against your local prescribing reference and apply clinical judgment.
Standardise neuro assessments across your team
DoctorScribe includes GCS, NIHSS, qSOFA, NEWS2, Wells Score, and Aldrete scores integrated into vitals — every nurse and doctor scores the same way, every time.
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