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. 2018 Feb 28;20(3):5. doi: 10.1007/s11940-018-0490-9

Table 2.

Clinical rating scores in TBM

Glasgow outcome scale [75]
1 Death Severe injury or death without recovery of consciousness
2 Persistent vegetative state Severe damage with prolonged state of unresponsiveness and a lack of higher mental functions
3 Severe disability Severe injury with permanent need for help with daily living
4 Moderate disability No need for assistance in everyday life, employment is possible but may require special equipment
5 Low disability Light damage with minor neurological and psychological deficits
Modified Vellore grading scale for TBM-induced hydrocephalus [76]
Grade Glasgow Coma Scale Clinical features
I 15 Headache, vomiting +/− neck stiffness
No neurological deficit
II 15 Neurological deficit present
III 9–14 Neurological deficit may or may not be present
IV 3–8 Neurological deficit may or may not be present