CPC1. Good cerebral performance |
Conscious. Alert, able to work and lead a normal life. May have minor psychological or neurological deficits (mild dysphasia, non-incapacitating hemiparesis, or minor cranial nerve abnormalities) |
CPC 2. Moderate cerebral disability |
Conscious. Sufficient cerebral function for part-time work in a sheltered environment or independent activities of daily life (dressing, traveling by public transportation, and preparing food). May have hemiplegia, seizures, ataxia, dysarthria, dysphasia, or permanent memory or mental changes |
CPC 3. Severe cerebral disability |
Conscious. Dependent on others for daily support because of impaired brain function (in an institution or at home with exceptional family effort). At least limited cognition. Includes a wide range of cerebral abnormalities from ambulatory with severe memory disturbance or dementia precluding independent existence to paralytic and able to communicate only with eyes, as in the locked-in syndrome |
CPC 4. Coma, Vegetative state |
Not conscious. Unaware of surroundings, no cognition. No verbal or psychological interactions with environment |
CPC 5. Death |
Certified brain dead or dead by traditional criteria |