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Table 2 Modified steward recovery scoring system (Steward 1975)

From: Midazolam–ketamine versus dexmedetomidine–ketamine combinations for anesthesia of pediatric patients undergoing cardiac catheterization

Consciousness

Airway

Motor

Awake 3

Responds to verbal stimuli 2

Responds to tactile stimuli 1

Not responding 0

Cough on command or cry 2

Maintains good airway 1

Requires airway assistance 0

Moves limbs purposefully 2

Non purposeful movement 1

Not moving 0