Glasgow Outcome Scale
Outcome after severe brain damage 1 Death 2 Persistent vegetative state No obvious cortical function. 3 Severe disability Conscious but disabled. 4 Moderate disability Disabled but independent. 5 Good recovery Return to normal activities, even with minor neurological or psychological deficits. Note:in trial administration the score is often used in reverse order! Reference StrokeCenter.org Jennett B, Bond M. “Assessment of outcome after severe brain damage.” Lancet 1975 Mar 1;1(7905):480-4 |