Pediatric GCS Calculator
Calculate the modified Glasgow Coma Scale score and severity classification for pediatric patients.
Inputs
Results
Total GCS
15
Severity
Mild
How to Use This Calculator
- Score Eye Response (E 1–4): 1 = no eye opening, 2 = to pain, 3 = to voice, 4 = spontaneous.
- Score Verbal Response (V 1–5): 1 = none, 2 = incomprehensible sounds, 3 = inappropriate words, 4 = confused, 5 = oriented (or age-appropriate vocalizations for infants).
- Score Motor Response (M 1–6): 1 = no movement, 2 = extension to pain, 3 = abnormal flexion, 4 = withdrawal, 5 = localizes pain, 6 = obeys commands.
- Enter the patient's Age in months — the verbal scoring interpretation is modified for pre-verbal children.
- Review the Total GCS (3–15), Severity classification (Mild ≥13, Moderate 9–12, Severe ≤8), and Intubation Risk.
How the result changes with Motor Response (M)
| Motor Response (M) | Total GCS | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5 | 11 | Moderate |
| 2.75 | 12 | Moderate |
| 4.25 | 13 | Mild |
| 5.5 | 15 | Mild |
What each input means
- Eye Response (E)
- 1 = None, 2 = To pain, 3 = To voice, 4 = Spontaneous.
- Verbal Response (V)
- 1 = None, 2 = Incomprehensible, 3 = Inappropriate, 4 = Confused, 5 = Oriented (or age-appropriate cry/coo).
- Motor Response (M)
- 1 = None, 2 = Extension, 3 = Abnormal flexion, 4 = Withdrawal, 5 = Localizes, 6 = Obeys commands.
- Age
- Patient age in months — younger children have modified verbal scoring.
How this is calculated
Worked example, using the default values
- Identify Input Parameters4 parametersEye Response (E) = 4, Verbal Response (V) = 5, Motor Response (M) = 6, Age = 24 = 4 input(s) provided
- Calculate Total GCSTotal GCS15 = 15
- Calculate SeveritySeverityMild = Mild
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