Glasgow Outcome Scale
Select a GOS level to get its clinical description, functional status, and interpretation for traumatic brain injury outcomes.
Use the Glasgow Outcome Scale
Select GOS Level
Click a level to view its clinical criteria and interpretation.
Note: This tool is for reference only. GOS scoring requires direct clinical evaluation by a qualified healthcare provider.
Select a GOS level on the left to view its description.
Clinical Criteria
Functional Status
GOS Quick Reference
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Summary
The Glasgow Outcome Scale (GOS) is a widely used 5-level rating system for classifying neurological outcomes after traumatic brain injury (TBI). Developed by Jennett and Bond in 1975, it ranges from death (1) to good recovery (5). This tool displays the full criteria for each level and helps clinicians and researchers apply the scale consistently.
How it works
- Select a GOS level (1–5) from the scale.
- The tool displays the level name, clinical criteria, and functional description.
- Review the color-coded outcome band to understand severity.
- Use the interpretation panel for documentation or reporting context.
- Compare all levels in the summary table for quick reference.
Use cases
- Documenting TBI patient outcomes at discharge or follow-up.
- Standardizing neurological outcome reporting in clinical trials.
- Teaching medical students or residents the GOS classification.
- Comparing patient cohorts in retrospective chart review.
- Quick bedside reference for neurosurgery or neurology rounds.