Table 1 Scandinavian Stroke Scale score

1. Consciousness

Fully conscious

6

Somnolent, can be awaked to full consciousness

4

Reacts to verbal command, but is not fully conscious

2

2. Eye movement

No gaze palsy

4

Gaze palsy present

2

Conjugate eye deviation

0

3. Arm, motor power (motor power is assessed only on the affected side)

Raises arm with normal strength

6

Raises arm with reduced strength

5

Raises arm with flexion in elbow

4

Can move, but not against gravity

2

Paralysis

0

4. Hand, motor power (motor power is assessed only on the affected side)

Normal strength

6

Reduced strength in full range

4

Some movement, fingertips do not reach palm

2

Paralysis

0

5. Leg, motor power (motor power is assessed only on the affected side)

Normal strength

6

Raises straight leg with reduced strength

5

Raises leg with flexion of knee

4

Can move, but not against gravity

2

Paralysis

0

6. Orientation

Correct for time, place and person

6

Two of these

4

One of these

2

Completely disorientated

0

7. Speech

No aphasia

10

Limited vocabulary or incoherent speech

6

More than yes/no, but no longer sentences

3

Only yes/no or less

0

8. Facial palsy

None/dubious

2

Present

0

9. Gait

Walks 5 m without aids

12

Walks with aids

9

Walks with help of another person

6

Sits without support

3

Bedridden/wheelchair

0

Maximal score

58