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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