What is the mnemonic for GCS table?
Evy van den Wittenboer
2026-01-17 17:49:25
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Best eye opening Mnemonic: ESPN 4 – Eye(s) open spontaneously 3 – to Sounds 2 – to Pain 1 – No opening
Best verbal response Mnemonic: ASWGN 5 – Appropriate 4 – Sentences (confused) 3 – Words (inappropriate) 2 – Groans and grunts (incomprehensible) 1 – No sound
Best motor response Mnemonic: OLD BEN 6 – Obeys 5 – Localizes pain 4 – Draws away from pain (withdrawal) 3 – Bends to pain, i.e., decorticate 2 – Extends to pain, i.e., decerebrate (extends elbow to nailbed pressure) 1 – No response