The Glasgow Outcome Scale (GOS) is a tool used to assess the functional outcome of patients after brain injury, particularly traumatic brain injury (TBI). It classifies patients into five categories based on their recovery level.
Score |
GOS |
Description |
1 |
Death |
The patient has died. |
2 |
Vegetative State |
The patient is alive but has no meaningful response |
3 |
Severe Disability |
The patient is conscious but disabled. The patient |
4 |
Moderate Disability |
The patient is able to live independently but may |
5 |
Good Recovery |
The patient has made a good recovery and is able to |