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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)

From: Cardiac arrest survivors treated with or without mild therapeutic hypothermia: performance status and quality of life assessment

GCS interpretation

CPC interpretation

1. 13 points and above – mild brain damage

1. A return to normal cerebral function and normal living

2. 912 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

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