Table 1.

Interpretation of scores in Glasgow Coma Scale and Cerebral Performance Category Scale (neurological status GCS ≥13 and CPC 1–2 was considered satisfactory)

GCS interpretation	CPC interpretation
1. 13 points and above – mild brain damage	1. A return to normal cerebral function and normal living
2. 9–12 points – moderate brain damage	2. Cerebral disability but sufficient function for independent activities of daily living
3. 8 points and below – severe brain damage	3. Cerebral disability, limited cognition, inability to carry out independent existence
	4. Coma
	5. Brain death

CPC – Cerebral Performance Scale, GCS – Glasgow Coma Scale.