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Table 4 PAED scale (the sum of all values)

From: Efficacy of intraoperative magnesium sulfate versus ketamine on emergence agitation in pediatric patients under sevoflurane anesthesia: a randomized clinical trial

Behavior

Frequency of behavior

Not at all

Just a little

Quite a bit

Very much

Extremely

The child makes eye contact with the caregiver

4

3

2

1

0

The child’s action is purposeful

4

3

2

1

0

The child is aware of his/her surroundings.

4

3

2

1

0

The child is restless

0

1

2

3

4

The child is inconsolable

0

1

2

3

4