Patterns, Types, and Outcomes of Head Injury in Aseer Region, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Table 3

Overall Glasgow outcome score in head injury patients.

Glasgow outcome scale:
Scales (1-5)	Frequency	Percent
1	9	2.5
2	26	7.4
3	20	5.7
4	71	20.1
5	227	64.3
Total	353	100.0

Glasgow Outcome Scale GOS:
1- Dead.
2- Persistent vegetative/minimal responsiveness.
3- Severe disability/conscious but disabled; dependent on others for daily support.
4- Moderate disability/disabled but independent; can work in sheltered setting.
5- Good recovery/resumption of normal life despite minor deficits.