Question 228 · LEK · Management of head injuries
A 53-year-old man fell from a tree, lost consciousness and has a 3 cm head injury. He opens his eyes in response to voice command and makes incomprehensible sounds. There is a localized pain stimulus response in the left upper limb and lack of motor response of the right upper limb. How many points would this patient receive on the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS)?
- A. 6.
- B. 7.
- C. 8.
- D. 9.
- E. 10.
Hint
Score each GCS component and remember that the best motor response of any limb is the one counted.
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