GCS vs SMS vs FOUR Score: ED Coma Scale Comparison

Table comparing GCS, Simplified Motor Scale (SMS), and FOUR score for coma assessment in the ED, including best use cases, components measured, and limitations.

Side-by-side comparison chart of Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS), Simplified Motor Scale (SMS), and FOUR (Full Outline of UnResponsiveness) score. Includes best use cases, when to use each tool, what each measures (eye/verbal/motor vs motor-only vs eye/motor/brainstem/respiration), and key limitations—especially for sedated or intubated patients.