Table 1 Glasgow Outcome Scale (GOS) [14]
Score | Functional status | Clinical meaning |
|---|---|---|
5 | Good recovery | Light damage with minor neurological and psychological deficits |
4 | Moderate disability | No need for assistance in everyday life; employment is possible but may require special equipment |
3 | Severe disability | Severe injury with a permanent need for help with daily living |
2 | Persistent vegetative state | Severe damage with a prolonged state of unresponsiveness and a lack of higher mental functions |
1 | Death | Severe injury or death without recovery of consciousness |