5 Speech Seems confused or disoriented 4 Speech Talks so examiner can Understand victim but makes no sense 3 Speech Makes sounds that examiner can't understand 2 Speech Makes no noise 1 Scores are determined as response is tested.
Total score is determined by adding three categories.
Highest possible score is 15. This score would indicate a person who is awake, oriented and following commands. Lowest score is 3. This score would indicate a person deeply unconscious. A score of 8 or lower generally indicates a person with severe brain injury.