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Table 4 Mask Acceptance Scale (Mountain et al., 2011)

From: Intranasal dexmedetomidine versus intranasal midazolam as pre-anesthetic medication in pediatric age group undergoing adenotonsillectomy

Score

Description

Mask acceptance

1

Calm, cooperative

Excellent

2

Cooperative with reassurance

Good

3

Moderate fear of mask, not easily calmed

Fair

4

Combative, crying

Poor