GOSE score	Description
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Vegetative state (VS)	Condition of unawareness with reflex responses but with periods of spontaneous eye opening.
Low severe disability (SD−)	Patients who are dependent on daily support for mental or physical disability, usually a combination of both. The patient cannot be left alone at home for more than 8 hours.
High severe disability (SD+)	Patients who are dependent on daily support for mental or physical disability, usually a combination of both. Patients can be left alone at home for more than 8 hours.
Low moderate disability (MD−)	Patients have some disability such as aphasia, hemiparesis or epilepsy, and/or deficits of memory or personality but are able to look after themself. Patients are independent at home but dependent outside. Unable to return to work even with special arrangements.
High moderate disability (MD+)	Patients have some disability such as aphasia, hemiparesis or epilepsy, and/or deficits of memory or personality but can look after themself. Patients are independent at home but dependent outside. Able to return to work with special arrangements.
Low good recovery (GR−)	Resumption of normal life with the capacity to work even if preinjury status is not achieved. Patients may have minor neurological or psychological deficits, which is disabling.
High good recovery (GR+)	Resumption of normal life with the capacity to work even if preinjury status is not achieved. Patients may have minor neurological or psychological deficits, which is not disabling.

CT scan, computerized tomography scan; CNS, central nervous system; CVS, cardiovascular system; GOSE, extended Glasgow outcome score; ICU, intensive care unit; Rotterdam CT grade, Rotterdam computerized tomography grade