Table 1 Modified Observer’s Assessment of Alertness/Sedation Scale (Cohen et al., 2007)
Score | Description | Level of sedation |
|---|---|---|
1 | Does not respond to mild prodding or shaking. | Deep |
2 | Responds to mild prodding or shaking. | Moderate |
3 | Responds only after name is called loudly or repeatedly. | Moderate |
4 | Lethargic response to name spoken in normal tone. | Moderate |
5 | Appears asleep but responds readily to name spoken in normal tone. | Minimal |
6 | Appears alert and awake, responds readily to name spoken in normal tone. | Alert |