GCS 3
Eye = 1, Verbal = 1, Motor = 1
Eyes opening...
Verbal
Motor

Measures level of consciousness after trauma.

Consider intubation for aspiration prevention / airway protection if GCS ≤ 8.

Words of wisdom: A table has a GCS of 3. A patient cannot have a GCS < 3.

Teasdale G, Jennett B. Assessment of coma and impaired consciousness. A practical scale. Lancet. 1974; 13(7872): 81-4.