Boston Coma Scale

The Boston Coma Scale (also called the Glasgow Coma Scale) is a tool doctors use to assess how alert and responsive someone is after a head injury or illness. It scores a person's eye opening, spoken responses, and movement on a scale from 3 to 15. Higher scores mean the person is more awake and responsive, while lower scores indicate a deeper coma or more severe brain impairment. This helps healthcare professionals evaluate the severity of brain injury and monitor changes in a patient's condition over time.