Question

A trauma patient opens his eyes only to painful stimulus, makes incomprehensible sounds, and localises to pain. What is his total Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score?

• A. 8
• B. 9
• C. 10
• D. 11

Hint:

E2 + V2 + M5 - just add the three best responses.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

The Glasgow Coma Scale sums three components, each scored at the patient's best response. Mapping each finding:

Eyes open only when hurt $\Rightarrow E = 2$.
Only grunts/groans, no real words $\Rightarrow V = 2$.
Reaches toward the painful stimulus $\Rightarrow M = 5$.

Summing:
\[ \text{GCS} = E + V + M = 2 + 2 + 5 = 9 \]

A GCS of 9 corresponds to moderate head injury.

\[\boxed{\text{GCS} = 9}\]