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Table 1 Observer’s Assessment of Alertness and Sedation (OAAS) scale (Hong et al., 2003)

From: Comparison of target controlled infusion and manual infusion of propofol for sedation in spinal anesthesia

Scale

Alertness degree

5

Fully awake

4

Drowsy

3

With eyes closed, but responsive to verbal stimulation immediately

2

With eyes closed, only responsive to physical stimulation

1

No response to physical stimulus