Table 1

Marcin symptom score for neurological status in diabetic ketoacidosis (from Marcin et al16)

ScoreClinical descriptionApproximation to Glasgow coma score
0Normal sensorium15
1Irritable, disoriented, confused13–14
2Lethargic, somnolent11–12
3Stuporous, purposeful response to pain8–10
4Abnormal or absent purposeful response to pain6–7
5Focal neurologic finding, fixed and dilated pupil(s), respiratory arrest3–5