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Table 1
Ramsay Sedation Scale (Adapted from Habibi and Coursin 1996)
Response to verbal command | Numerical Score |
Agitated |
6
|
Responds readily to name spoken in a normal tone |
5
|
Lethargic response to name spoken in normal tone |
4
|
Responds only after name is called loudly and/or repeatedly |
3
|
Responds only after mild prodding or shaking |
2
|
Does not respond to mild prodding or shaking |
1
|
Does not respond to test stimulus |
0
|
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