Item

Brief description

Dead

Patient died.

Vegetative state

Condition of unawareness with only reflex response but periods of spontaneous eye opening.

Severe disability

Patient is conscious but dependent on others in daily activities, patient cannot live independently and prevent work.

Moderate disability

Patient is disabled but can live independently for daily activities. Disabilities include various degrees of dysphasia, hemiparesis, as well as intellectual and memory deficits.

Good recovery

Resumption of normal activities despite presence of minor neurological deficit or minor psychological impairment.