Coma Scale - a form of bedside testing which is performed to estimate whether the patient's neurologic condition is deteriorating or improving. It checks such things as pupil size and reactivity, eye movements, motor functions, body temperature, pulse and respiratory rate, arterial blood pressure, and other pertinent data so that changes may be recognized early and appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic measures instituted. A score of 7 = coma. A score of 14 = fully alert.