What Modified Glasgow Coma Scale score indicates a moderate head injury?

A Modified Glasgow Coma Scale score between 9 and 12 indicates a moderate head injury. The scale assesses a person's level of consciousness and responsiveness based on three criteria: eye opening, verbal response, and motor response.

Scores in this range reflect a significant decrease in arousal when compared to scores indicating mild head injuries (which range from 13 to 15) and severe head injuries (which are less than 9). Specifically, individuals scoring between 9 and 12 may demonstrate a limited response to stimuli and may require closer medical evaluation and monitoring, highlighting the importance of this specific scoring in the context of assessing head injuries. A score below 9 indicates more severe impairment, while scores 13 and above reflect a mild or normal response.