(3)
Motor response.
(a) 6 points--the patient obeys commands appropriately and moves all
extremities equally and spontaneously.
(b) 5 points--the patient "localizes" to the stimulus (pain). Attempts to
locate the source of the pain and move the limb away from the stimulus.
(c) 4 points--the patient attempts to withdraw from the source of the
(painful) stimuli in a less than purposeful movement. (Flexor withdrawal.)
(d) 3 points--the patient flexes an extremity abnormally. (Decorticate
response.)
(e) 2 points--the patient extends an extremity abnormally. (Decerebrate
response.)
(f)
1 point--the patient has no motor response. (Flaccid.)
e. Abbreviated Response Scale.
Eye Opening
Spontaneous
=4
To sound
=3
To pain
=2
None
=1
Best Verbal Response
Oriented
=5
Confused
=4
Inappropriate words
=3
Incomprehensible sounds
=2
None
=1
Best Motor Response
Obeys commands
=6
Localizes stimulus
=5
Withdrawal from stimulus
=4
Abnormal flexion (decorticate)
=3
Abnormal extension (decerebrate)
=2
Flaccid
=1
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TOTAL SCORE POSSIBLE
= 3 through 15
MD0919
2-21