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Ain-Shams Journal of Anesthesiology

Table 1 Sedation scale

From: Comparative study of intrathecal preservative-free midazolam versus nalbuphine as an adjuvant to intrathecal bupivacaine (0.5%) in patients undergoing elective lower-segment caesarean section

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Score

Responds readily to name spoken in normal tone

5

Responds lethargically to name spoken in normal tone

4

Responds only after name is called loudly, repeatedly or both

3

Responds only after mild prodding or shaking

2

Responds only after painful trapezius squeeze

1

Does not respond to painful trapezius squeeze

0

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